(often derogatory, also figuratively) The lowest class of society; also, the lower classes of society generally; the masses.

plural of proletariat

(Marxism) The temporary period following the fall of capitalism characterized by a struggle to achieve a classless, stateless and moneyless communist society

The modern, postindustrial proletariat, characterized by passive and uncritical acceptance of prevailing consumption patterns regardless of the level of their income

plural of semi-proletariat

Alternative form of semiproletariat

plural of dictatorship of the proletariat