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Definition of gentry

gentry

/ˈdʒɛn.tɹi/
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Plural:gentries
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Adjective:gentrified
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1

People of high social class and good breeding, historically in Britain those ranked immediately below the nobility, especially major rural landowners.

Example

"During the eighteenth century, the landed gentry held immense political and economic influence across the English countryside."

2

People belonging to a specified group, profession, or informal category (often used humorously or ironically).

Example

"The local tavern was frequented by a colorful assortment of the racing gentry and traveling merchants."

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gentrification
gentrifier
gentrify
gentry
gents
genuflect
genuine

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English gentrie, altered from Anglo-Norman genterie, a variant of Old French gentelise ('nobility, high birth'), ultimately from Latin gentilis ('belonging to the same clan or race'), from gens ('clan, family').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gentry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gentry
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