# bourgeois vs bourgeoisie

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bourgeois
*adjective · IPA /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ · frequency rank #17,089*
Of or relating to the middle class (often derogatory), and their presumed overly conventional, conservative, and materialistic values.

### bourgeoisie
*noun · IPA /ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ · frequency rank #27,752*
A class of citizens who were wealthier members of the third estate.

## Source
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