What is the bourgeoisie in the context of Marxist philosophy?

In Marxist philosophy, the bourgeoisie refers to the capitalist class that owns the means of production and controls economic resources in a capitalist society. Marx viewed the bourgeoisie as the ruling class that exploits the proletariat, or working class, who sell their labor for wages. This relationship creates inherent class conflict, as the interests of the bourgeoisie often contradict those of the proletariat, leading to social and economic inequalities. Ultimately, Marx envisioned a revolutionary transformation where the proletariat would overthrow the bourgeoisie, leading to a classless society.