proletarianism
pro·le·tar·i·an·ism
proletarianism · proletarianisms
The political character and practice of the proletariatThe political character and practice of the proletariat; advocacy or advancement of the proletariat’s interests.
UK/ˌpɹəʊlɪˈtɛəɹɪənɪzəm/US/ˌpɹoʊlɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/
Meaning
4 senses(uncountable, usually)The political character and practice of the proletariat; advocacy or advancement of the proletariat’s interests.
(uncountable, usually)The state, quality, or condition of being a proletarian.
(countable, usually)A proletarian word or turn of phrase; a vulgarism.
(rare, uncountable, usually)Proletarians regarded as a class; the proletariat.
More definitions
- The condition or political position of a member of the working class.
Origin
From proletarian + -ism.From proletarian + -ism.
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Forms
plural: proletarianisms| Singular | proletarianism |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsproletarismproletariatismproletairism
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable