proletarianism

proletarianism
noun /ˌpɹəʊlᵻˈtɛːɹɪənɪzm,ˌpɻoʊləˈtɛɻiəˌnɪzm/
a) The political character and practice of the proletariat; advocacy or advancement of the proletariat’s interests.

The scatological proletarianisms of Don Jonz reflect poorly on your heretofore high level of editorial standards.

b) Proletarians regarded as a class; the proletariat.

There is a fine dividing line between the everyday sensationalism of popular and tabloid journalism and the parodies in such publications as the British satirical magazine Private Eye, which uses proletarianisms in such headlines as The Royals, dontcha lovem!


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