Definition of "bourgeoisification" [bourgeoisification]

• The act or process of adopting or the condition of having adopted the characteristics attributed to the bourgeoisie: "Bourgeoisification, deplorable as it is, has good points too” ( Robert M. Adams). (noun)

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• "Here is an interview with Michel Pinçon in LeJournalduNet on the subject of the wealthy class in France and an interview on the "bourgeoisification" of Paris."
• "Manamela said the YCL stood behind Nzimande's call for the teaching of dialectical and historic materialism in schools, his commitment to the fight against HIV and Aids, the eradication of poverty and for a challenge to the "bourgeoisification" of the ANC."
• "The ANC spokesman was himself a victim of Manamela's wrath, who said "bourgeoisification" of the ANC was increasingly becoming dangerous for the country and the poor."