noun🔗ShareArbeiterklasse, UnterschichtThe working class or lower class."The factory workers, part of the proletariat, went on strike for better wages. "Die Fabrikarbeiter, Teil der Arbeiterklasse, traten für bessere Löhne in den Streik.politicssocietyeconomygovernmenthistorygroupworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProletariat, ArbeiterschaftThe wage earners collectively, excluding salaried workers."The factory owner exploited the proletariat, paying them low wages while he profited greatly. "Der Fabrikbesitzer beutete das Proletariat aus und zahlte ihm niedrige Löhne, während er große Gewinne erzielte.politicsgovernmentsocietyeconomyjoborganizationhistorystateworkpersonhumangroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProletariat(history) In ancient Rome, the lowest class of citizens, who had no property; "regarded as contributing nothing to the state but offspring" (OED, 1992)."In ancient Rome, the proletariat, burdened by poverty and lack of land, were primarily valued for their ability to produce future Roman citizens. "Im antiken Rom wurde das Proletariat, das durch Armut und Landmangel belastet war, hauptsächlich für seine Fähigkeit geschätzt, zukünftige römische Bürger hervorzubringen.historypersongroupstatepoliticssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading