proletariates

Example:The conflict between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat was a central theme in Marxist thought.

Definition:The class of people who own significant capital and means of production, often seen as the upper social and economic tier opposite the proletariat.

Example:The capitalist class has historically been seen as the opposite of the proletariat movement.

Definition:The social class consisting of people who own and control significant capital and means of production.

Example:The property owners and the proletariat have historically been in conflict over labor and living conditions.

Definition:Individuals who own significant property, including land and capital, often seen as a class distinguishable from the proletariat.