proletarianism

American  

[proh-li-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm] / ˌproʊ lɪˈtɛər i əˌnɪz əm /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of proletarianism

First recorded in 1860–65; proletarian + -ism

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

He remained an obstinate idealist, however, whose faith in humanity's promise often tempted him into a sentimental proletarianism.

From The Guardian

Even this is not at first clear; but essentially we find this trait common to all the antecedents of proletarianism, that the movements hold fast to what was in the good old times.

From Project Gutenberg

Gone was the urbane manner which he had learnt at courts long ago, gone was the last instinct of the gentleman sunk to proletarianism through stress of circumstances, or financial straits or even political convictions.

From Project Gutenberg

The "proletarianism" and sardonic humour of so much of Caravaggio's Roman work must owe something to the Accademia della Val di Blenio, founded in Milan in 1560.

From The Guardian