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gentry

UK
/ˈdʒɛntri/
US
/ˈdʒɛntri/
gentrynoun
gentry
pl
Translations
petite noblesseClasse sociale traditionnelle située juste en dessous de la noblesse.
The gentry of the town were invited to the mayor's annual gala.
La petite noblesse de la ville a été invitée au gala annuel du maire.
Additional translations
bonne sociétéSens plus général : groupe de personnes socialement établies ou distinguées.
Definitions
People of good social position, specifically the class of people next below the nobility in position and birth.
The gentry of the town were invited to the mayor's annual gala.
People of a specified class or group.
The local gentry gathered at the club to discuss the upcoming community events.
Synonyms
nobility
elite
gentility
upper class
aristocracy
gentryadjective
UK
/ˈdʒɛntri/
US
/ˈdʒɛntri/
Used attributively to modify a noun (e.g., "gentry lifestyle").
Translations
de bonne sociétéS'emploie pour qualifier un style, un lieu ou une atmosphère associés à la haute société.
They renovated the estate to restore its gentry elegance.
Ils ont rénové le domaine pour lui rendre son élégance de bonne société.
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of the gentry; suitable for people of good social standing.
They renovated the estate to restore its gentry elegance.
gentryproper noun
Definitions
A surname.
Country singer Bobbie Gentry rose to fame in the 1960s.
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