Landed Gentry
/ˈlændɪd ˈdʒɛntri/
Definitions
- (n.) A historical social class owning land and holding local influence, distinct from the nobility and commoners.
The landed gentry were pivotal in rural governance during the nineteenth century.
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Commentary
The term often appears in historical and property law contexts, reflecting a social stratum rather than a formal legal status.
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