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Landed Gentry

Description:

Landed gentry refers to a social class consisting of well-to-do, wealthy individuals who derive their income from land ownership and agricultural pursuits. They typically hold significant landed estates and enjoy esteemed social status in the local community.

Sample sentences:

• The landed gentry of the town were known for their lavish parties and influential connections.
• During the Victorian era, the landed gentry played a prominent role in shaping the economic and political landscape.
• As a member of the landed gentry, he inherited vast expanses of farmland and enjoyed a life of relative luxury.
• The local villagers revered the descended families of the landed gentry.

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