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Plural
proletariats
1
the class of people who do physical labor as a job, especially in factories or industries
- According to Marxist theory, the proletariat represents the working class who do not own the means of production.
- Throughout history, the struggles of the proletariat have often led to social and political movements for greater equality.
- As automation continues to advance, there are concerns about the impact on the livelihoods of the proletariat, as jobs become increasingly scarce.
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