Synonyms for

Gentry

Verb / ˈdʒentri: / Another word for gentry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The gentry is a group of people of high social class, especially in the past.

Synonyms & similar words

aristocracy aristocracy nobility elite patricians peerage society upper-crust wellborn

Example sentences

  1. The gentry in medieval England owned a lot of land.
  2. The gentry were often the ones who held political power.
  3. The gentry were expected to behave in a certain way and follow certain rules.
  4. The gentry were often educated and could afford to travel.
  5. The gentry were seen as the leaders of society.

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  • The gentry are they who, in England, combine some portion of landed estate with some ancient lineage. - John Stuart Mill
  • The gentry are not supposed to work, but they are supposed to keep up appearances. - Edith Wharton
  • The gentry of England think that nobody drinks tea but themselves. - Sydney Smith

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