gentry

noun
UK: /ˈdʒentri/
US: /ˈdʒentri/

  1. People of good social position, specifically the class of people next below the nobility in position and birth.

    1. The local gentry owned most of the land.
    2. The gentry supported the church and local charities.

  2. People of good social position and, usually, considerable wealth.

    1. The new money tried to act like gentry.
    2. Many from the gentry had a summer house near the coast.

Synonyms

nobility aristocracy elite
gentry adjective

  1. Relating to people of good social position.

    1. They had a gentry lifestyle.
    2. Gentry values are often seen as old fashioned now.
gentry transitive-verb

  1. To elevate someone to the rank of gentry.

    1. The king gentryfied his loyal subjects.
    2. He was gentryfied for his service to the crown.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gentry" in English means: People of good social position, specifically the class of people next below the nobility in position and birth., People of good social position and, usually, considerable wealth..

The phonetic transcription of "gentry" is /ˈdʒentri/ in British English and /ˈdʒentri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gentry": nobility, aristocracy, elite.

Example usage of "gentry": "The local gentry owned most of the land.". More examples on the page.