gentry
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/ˈdʒentri/
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/ˈdʒentri/
people who are considered to be of a higher social class, often because they own land or have a certain amount of wealth
The gentry of the town often held lavish parties at their estates.
町の名士はしばしば自分の荘園で豪華なパーティーを開きました。