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proletarianism

proletarianism

1 9.8
Ideas and political aims of the working class who do physical work
  • noun
  • /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/
  • Formal
: proletarismo
  • The novel captures the spirit of proletarianism that defined the city's industrial era.

Examples

  • Many of her paintings depict the daily struggles associated with proletarianism in urban environments.

  • His lectures explored the rise of proletarianism and its impact on modern politics.

  • The rise of proletarianism shaped the course of modern politics.

  • Many scholars study proletarianism as a political force.

  • The rise of proletarianism in the early 20th century highlighted the struggles faced by laborers in industrial societies.

  • Many thinkers argue that proletarianism is essential for political movements aimed at social justice and equality.

  • Proletarianism advocates for the working class to recognize their collective power in the fight for rights and better working conditions.

Antonyms

capitalism
235 3.8

A system where people or companies own businesses and property to make money

bourgeoisie
11 8.4

A social class between workers and the rich who own property or businesses

How Proletarian

proletarianism
  • Formal
1 9.8
labor movement
  • US
19 3.6
socialism
153 5.0

Surface Forms

proletarianism singular
proletarianisms plural

Morphology

proletarianism = proletarian (transparent) = proletariat + ian + ism

The noun is formed by adding the productive suffix '-ism' to 'proletarian', yielding a predictable meaning 'ideology/condition of the proletarian(s)'.

Etymology

Proletarianism comes from proletariat, which comes from the old Latin word proles meaning 'offspring' or 'children', because in ancient Rome the poorest people were often valued mainly for their children. So proletarianism now means the ideas and interests of the working class.