squirearchy

squire ar chy |ˈskwīrärkē ˈskwaɪ (ə )ˌrɑrki | ▶noun ( pl. squirearchies ) landowners collectively, esp. when considered as a class having political or social influence. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from squire, on the pattern of words such as hierarchy .

squirearchy

squirearchy |ˈskwʌɪəˌrɑːki | ▶noun ( pl. squirearchies ) landowners collectively, especially when considered as a class having political or social influence. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from squire, on the pattern of words such as hierarchy .