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gentry

/ˈdʒɛntri/

gentrynoun

gentry

Translations

The gentry of the region gathered for the annual ball.

Дворянство региона собралось на ежегодный бал.

The old mansion was once home to the local gentry.

Старый особняк когда-то был домом местной аристократии.

Additional translations

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

upper class

gentryadjective

/ˈdʒɛntri/

Used attributively to modify a noun (e.g., "gentry lifestyle").

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.