proletarianize

[proh-li-tair-ee-uh-nahyz] /ˌproʊ lɪˈtɛər i əˌnaɪz/

verb (used with object), proletarianized, proletarianizing.

to convert or transform into a member or members of the proletariat:

to proletarianize the middle class.

to change to or adopt (the language, manners, etc.) of the proletariat.

Also, especially British, proletarianise.

Origin of proletarianize

1885-1890

First recorded in 1885-90; proletarian + -ize

Related forms

proletarianization, noun

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