Meaning of the word proletarian in English

What does proletarian mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

proletarian

US /ˌproʊ.ləˈter.i.ən/
UK /ˌprəʊ.lɪˈteə.ri.ən/

Adjective

belonging to or characteristic of the proletariat (the working class)

Example:
The novel depicts the struggles of the proletarian class.
His art often focused on proletarian themes.

Noun

a member of the proletariat; a worker or working-class person

Example:
The factory owner viewed his employees as mere proletarians.
He argued that the proletarian must unite to overthrow the bourgeoisie.