gentry in German
gentry in German is Oberschicht, Bildungsbürgertum — gentry means people of high social standing and good breeding, especially landowners ranked just below the nobility.
gentry in German
Oberschicht
Birth; condition; rank by birth.
Bildungsbürgertum
People of education and good breeding.
What does "gentry" mean?
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noun People of high social standing and good breeding, especially landowners ranked just below the nobility.
"The country gentry attended the annual hunt ball."
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gentry in a sentence
- The country gentry attended the annual hunt ball.
- His family had been part of the local gentry for generations.
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What is "gentry" in German?
"gentry" in German is Oberschicht, Bildungsbürgertum. gentry means: People of high social standing and good breeding, especially landowners ranked just below the nobility.
How do you use "gentry" in a sentence?
Example: "The country gentry attended the annual hunt ball." In German, "gentry" is Oberschicht, Bildungsbürgertum.
Are there other ways to say "gentry" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "gentry": Oberschicht, Bildungsbürgertum.
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