The term 'bourgeois' is used to describe a certain type of person, typically associated with capitalism and materialism. A CAPITALIST is someone who owns or controls the means of production and distribution of goods and services, and is often seen as a wealthy individual. COMMON refers to something that is widely shared or accepted by a large group of people. Petit is a French word meaning small or insignificant. MATERIALISTIC refers to someone who values material possessions over spiritual or intellectual pursuits. Kulak is a Russian term for a wealthy peasant or farmer. Nonu is a French word meaning nothing or none. Finally, middleclass is a term used to describe a social class between the upper and working classes, typically characterized by economic stability and moderate wealth.