1
as in aristocracy
the highest class in a society
poor tenant farmers working for landed gentry
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gentry
Walter may have immigrated to England from Ireland; his wife, meanwhile, was a member of a lower gentry English family.
—
Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Although most of the framers of the Constitution were landed gentry and the first U.S. presidents were wealthy by the standards of the day, their wealth was relatively modest by comparison with that of today’s ultrarich.
—Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Jane Austen transformed the world with stories detailing societal restrictions and class disparities among the 18th-century English landed gentry.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
She as the most gentry eyes and a delightful personality.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gentry
Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Although most of the framers of the Constitution were landed gentry and the first U.S. presidents were wealthy by the standards of the day, their wealth was relatively modest by comparison with that of today’s ultrarich.
—Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Jane Austen transformed the world with stories detailing societal restrictions and class disparities among the 18th-century English landed gentry.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
She as the most gentry eyes and a delightful personality.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gentry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentry
Noun
-
The result is Black dandyism by way of aristocracy—and the actor’s princess-like pose only adds to the effect.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
6 May 2025
-
Long before mass production, skilled artisans crafted bespoke carriage bodies for the aristocracy and wealthy merchants.—
Alex Levin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The area features houses, wooded areas and wetlands, and its inhabitants are mostly working class residents.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
-
Offer kids safe spaces for expression, such as art classes, digital storytelling, journaling, or DIY projects.—
Dia Gallo,
Parents,
17 June 2025
Noun
-
The blue sapphire is, in fact, often associated with royalty and nobility.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
-
Illumination has become an instrument of conferring nobility on those who would never seem to deserve it.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Led by the example of captain Aleksander Barkov, there is no caste system evident, no star-system in attitude.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
-
Explaining caste during the subtitling process was also fascinating.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
Noun
-
Here in the Pitch also won best folk record and best singer-songwriter record.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
-
The new financial folks agreed that AM was spending far too much.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
-
Many yacht interiors are opting for more residential looks, but this 216-footer pushes the trend to a new level.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
-
The next election, at every level, will help decide whether our schools remain sanctuaries of learning or become battlegrounds for political theater.—
Alberto M. Carvalho,
Time,
10 June 2025
Noun
-
The historic estate worth around $1 billion spans over 130,000 acres in England and Wales and is designed to provide income for the heir to the throne; William visits the region every four to six weeks.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 June 2025
-
Under federal law, an S corporation must be a domestic corporation with shareholders who are domestic individuals, trusts, or estates (no partnerships, corporations, or non-resident alien shareholders).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gentry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentry. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share