Definitions

1. noun

the social class ranking below the nobility and above the common people, in medieval and early modern England, typically consisting of landowners of high social status.

“The family’s ancestral estate was once part of the local gentry.”

2. noun

a group of people considered to be the upper class or upper middle class, often characterized by their wealth, education, and cultural refinement.

“The gentry were known for their love of literature and the arts.”

3. adjective

of or relating to the social class ranking below the nobility and above the common people, in medieval and early modern England.

“The gentry-style mansion was a symbol of the family’s status and wealth.”