gentry
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛntri/
Definition
People of good social position, specifically the class of people next below the nobility in birth and social standing.
Examples
The local gentry hosted an elaborate garden party for the entire village.
She was born into the landed gentry, inheriting a vast estate in the countryside.
The political influence of the gentry began to wane as the industrial middle class gained power.
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