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

From the viewpoint of the bourgeoisie, both Jews and the aristocracy advocated revolutions and radical change, and thus both attacked the status quo.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of aristocracy

Noun

Authorities have introduced new rules in recent years, including a cap on the maximum number of climbers per day and requiring them to take a brief class about hiking safety.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Beyond the dreamy spa treatments, there’s much planned for wellness at Luura, from on-site classes and contrast therapy in the sauna and cold plunge to off-site adventures like hiking and trail running.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of class

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

Noun

But the folks who rent places without air conditioning may soon get relief.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
But the punt play folks will remember was the 84-yard return for a touchdown by San Francisco’s Jacob Cowing, who blew past Scott and the rest of the coverage team.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of folk

Noun

The scrutiny at the club is like no other, the media attention can be smothering and the level expected from fans is so high.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
In 2024, white men made up a little more than half of Delta Air Lines’ executives, senior-level officials and managers.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of level

Noun

As computing systems become more power-intensive, choosing a site is no longer simply a real-estate decision.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Her father, a former pro football player, was a trusts and estates lawyer in White Plains, New York, where Nancy and her two brothers grew up.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

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