GENTRY Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

gentry

noun

ˈjen-trē

Definition of gentry

as in aristocracy

the highest class in a society poor tenant farmers working for landed gentry

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as in class

one of the segments of society into which people are grouped the old-line yachting gentry frowns on vulgar displays of wealth

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Recent Examples of gentry Grammer will play Lord Fairfax, the unofficial leader of the Virginia gentry who has a complicated relationship to young George Washington as both his crucial mentor and as the father of his romantic rival. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025 Public Health and Race in Los Angeles, 1879-1939, Natalia Molina systematically breaks down how, more than a century ago, the Chinese, Japanese, and Mexican communities of Los Angeles were portrayed as health threats to the white gentry. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2025 This differed from Europe, where land ownership was immobilized by gentry classes who housed and employed farmers. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025 These bodies have historically overwhelmingly catered to a tiny sliver of the population — predominantly white, gentry liberals. — Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gentry

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Noun

The latter category, anticipating biomimicry, is well represented by the automata that captivated the aristocracy in the following century.

— Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
At last, Jones also thought, there was a chance to spotlight the dynamic between North Wales‘ working-class community and its aristocracy on the big screen, a corner of Britain’s social history that has long been sidelined.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

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However, the game faces criticism for keeping legends locked to Ultimate Team and the continued absence of draft class imports from EA College Football.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Over the last month in state and federal courts across the country, athletes who are from the high school graduating class of 2022 have sued the NCAA over the same basic issue.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of class

Noun

Diners included the Beatles, Mick Jagger, Muhammad Ali, Lynn Redgrave, and countless other celebrities, politicians, and nobility.

— David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Traditionally, Japanese royalty — in particular, heirs to the throne — only married other members of the imperial family, or the former court nobility.

— Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of nobility

Noun

Tulu society is organized into several castes and communities, including Billavas, Shivalli Brahmins, Bunts, and Mogaveeras.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
No movement could represent every young Indian across the country's profound differences of class, caste, gender, language, geography and digital access.

— Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of caste

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Soon, the Toupses began feeding employees’ friends and families who were also struggling, and as word spread, more folks in need started reaching out.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
In between those performances, Japanese folk dancers, a local DJ and rappers, and a 10-piece band will entertain attendees in the afternoon and evening.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of folk

Noun

In the middle, fruit and vegetables were recommended for consumption at a slightly greater level than dairy and meat.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
While the number of students in Fort Worth ISD who have met grade level on reading STAAR exams has risen 8 percentage points from 2019 to 2026, that number has risen just 3 points in that same time period for math results.

— Samuel O’Neal July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of level

Noun

Funen is a historic spot known for its 123 castles and estates, and Odense is particularly lovely, with characterful old streets, lush greenery, and inspiring museums that add to its charm.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
George and Amal Clooney evacuated their 425-acre Provence wine estate in southeastern France amid the wildfires spreading across Europe.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of estate

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