squirearchy
Americannoun
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squirearchies
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the collective body of squires or landed gentry of a country.
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the social, economic, and political class formed by the landed gentry.
noun
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government by squires
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squires collectively, esp as a political or social force
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America's ruling class, both during the colonial period and the early decades of independence, was a direct offshoot of English squirearchy.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2023
The so-called English squirearchy, which began as a military class, gradually became a landowning caste from which the members of Parliament were elected.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2023
Since it runs a course from the Boer War to Dunkirk and sticks to a small rural valley and about 100 characters, it may well be the swan-song novel of England's squirearchy.
From Time Magazine Archive
In Austin, at least, the newlyweds can take their place comfortably in the provincial squirearchy.
From Time Magazine Archive
Some of the Prussian squirearchy are now making their way to the port.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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