Proletariat – The working class. The class of people who do unskilled jobs
(Pronounced pro-let-air-ee-at)
To remember the definition of the word proletariat, use the following mnemonic:
We are "pro" tearing it down (proletariat), removing all symbols of the working class.
Examples of proletariat in a sentence
The members of the proletariat are threatening to cease their farm work if their wages are not increased.
As menial labourers, the proletariat is sometimes looked down upon by the middle class.
The people in the proletariat are angry because they fight for their food, while the wealthier classes throw food away.
