oysterhood

/ˈɔɪstərˌhʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

the quality or state of being an oyster or resembling an oyster, or the social status or privileges of the oyster-loving aristocracy in 18th-century England

“Her sense of oysterhood was reflected in her exquisite taste for fine dining.”

Synonyms

  • aristocracy
  • gentry

Antonyms

  • commonality
  • vulgarity