proletarian

Definition of proletarian

Adjectives

belonging to or characteristic of the proletariat
Synonyms:
low-class, lower-class
occupying the lowest socioeconomic position in a society

Nouns

a member of the working class (not necessarily employed)
Synonyms:
prole, worker
Types:
dogsbody
a worker who has to do all the unpleasant or boring jobs that no one else wants to do
Type of:
common man, common person, commoner
a person who holds no title

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