1. plural of bourgeoise; women belonging to the middle class, especially those with conventional attitudes and materialistic values
Usage: French origin; sometimes used critically

Examples

• The bourgeoises gathered at the country club for their weekly meeting.
• She criticized the bourgeoises for their materialistic lifestyle.
• The novel portrayed the lives of several bourgeoises in 19th-century France.
• Many bourgeoises supported conservative political candidates.
• The artist’s work challenged the values of the local bourgeoises.