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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

lumpen

/lʌmpən/ noun · British & US
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What does lumpen mean?

noun

A person who is considered to be of the lowest class of workers, often in a derogatory sense. A large, irregular mass or shape.

Example

"The lumpen proletariat made up a significant portion of the city's population."

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