Meaning of gentry in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒɛntri/

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  1. Noun

    gentry

    Etymology

    late Middle English (in the sense ‘superiority of birth or rank’): from Anglo-Norman French genterie, based on gentil (see gentle)

    Definitions

    1. the most powerful members of a society

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