noun
Refers to the working class, especially in Marxist theory. Often contrasted with ブルジョワジー (bourgeoisie).
from German Proletariat
See also: ブルジョワジー
マルクス主義では、プロレタリアートが革命の主体とされる。
In Marxism, the proletariat is considered the agent of revolution.
The bourgeoisie, the capitalist class that owns the means of production, in contrast to the proletariat.
Borrowed from German 'Proletariat', ultimately from Latin 'proletarius'.