Meaning of the word gentry in English
What does gentry mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gentry
US /ˈdʒen.tri/
UK /ˈdʒen.tri/
Noun
1.
people of high social class, especially in the past:
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a member of the landed gentry (= those who own a lot of land)
Plural Noun
1.
people of high social class:
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His diaries provide an intimate look at the life of the gentry in 18th-century Virginia.
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