proles Definition
(in George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four) the working-class people, regarded collectively..
Using proles: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "proles" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The proles in the novel were oppressed by the ruling party.
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The protagonist of the novel secretly wished to join the proles and escape the oppressive society.
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The proles were largely ignored by the ruling party, who focused on controlling the middle and upper classes.
proles Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for proles
- working class
- laborers
- blue-collar workers
Summary: proles in Brief
'Proles' [prohlz] refers to the working-class people, as depicted in George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. The proles are oppressed by the ruling party, but largely ignored in favor of controlling the middle and upper classes. The protagonist of the novel secretly wishes to join the proles and escape the oppressive society.
