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upper or ruling class : aristocracy

The meaning of the word gentry is upper or ruling class : aristocracy.

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WordMeaning
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction