noun🔗ShareThe working class or lower class."The factory workers, part of the proletariat, went on strike for better wages. "politicssocietyeconomygovernmenthistorygroupworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe wage earners collectively, excluding salaried workers."The factory owner exploited the proletariat, paying them low wages while he profited greatly. "politicsgovernmentsocietyeconomyjoborganizationhistorystateworkpersonhumangroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(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. "historypersongroupstatepoliticssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
