peerage
/ˈpɪərɪdʒ/Definitions
1. noun
The social class or rank of nobles or aristocrats, especially in the UK.
“The aristocrat’s high position in the peerage gave him significant influence in society.”
2. noun
The collective group of people holding hereditary titles or ranks of nobility.
“The monarch’s peerage was known for its strong sense of loyalty and duty.”
3. noun
A person’s rank or status within a particular group or organization.
“The company’s management structure was based on a strict peerage system.”