Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
landed-gentry
noun
/ˈlændɪd ˈdʒɛntri/
Definition
A wealthy class of people who own land and typically do not work the land themselves, often holding social and political influence in society.
Examples
- The family’s roots can be traced back to the landed gentry of the 18th century.
- In some regions, the landed gentry held significant power over local politics.
- The estate was passed down through generations of the landed gentry.
Meaning
Landed gentry refers to those who have inherited large estates or properties and are recognized for their social status, often involved in the upper echelons of society but not engaged in manual labor or farming.
Synonyms
- Aristocracy
- Nobility
- Gentility
- Upper class
