What does gentry mean?

n. people who are considered to be of a higher social class, often because they own land or have a certain amount of wealth

gentry

🇺🇸 /ˈdʒentri/ 🇬🇧 /ˈdʒentri/

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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.

people who are considered to be of a higher social class, often because they own land or have a certain amount of wealth