proletarianize
[ proh-li-tair-ee-uh-nahyz ]
/ ˌproʊ lɪˈtɛər i əˌnaɪz /
verb (used with object), pro·le·tar·i·an·ized, pro·le·tar·i·an·iz·ing.
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.
Nearby words
prolegomenon, prolegomenous, prolepsis, proletarian, proletarianism, proletarianize, proletariat, proletarize, proletary, proleukocyte, prolicide
Also especially British, pro·le·tar·i·an·ise.
Origin of proletarianize
Related forms
pro·le·tar·i·an·i·za·tion, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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