Gentry

Gentry refers to a social class that typically includes wealthy landowners and high-status individuals who are not part of the nobility. Historically, gentry played a significant role in governance and society, often owning large estates and influencing local politics. They are usually distinguished from the working class and lower social strata, but they do not hold aristocratic titles like dukes or barons. In modern contexts, the term can imply a group that holds considerable cultural, economic, or social capital, contributing to societal norms and values.