proletarianism

[ proh-li-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. the practices, attitudes, or social status of a proletarian.

Word History and Origins

Origin of proletarianism¹

First recorded in 1860–65; proletarian + -ism

Example Sentences

They had overturned feudalism, and now they had created proletarianism, which would soon swamp themselves.

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