THE THREE ESTATES Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase the three estates. (close relations)
Definition of THE THREE ESTATES
estate
Best Alternative Words for THE THREE ESTATES
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bourgeoisie | nounn | |||||||
noun • the social class between the lower and upper classes | ||||||||
clergy | nounn | |||||||
noun • in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity) | ||||||||
gentry | nounn | |||||||
noun • the most powerful members of a society | ||||||||
nobility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a privileged class holding hereditary titles • the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct • the state of being of noble birth | ||||||||
commoners | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person who holds no title | ||||||||
estate | nounn | |||||||
noun • everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities • extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use • a major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country (especially in the United Kingdom) and formerly possessing distinct political rights | ||||||||
estate of the realm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country (especially in the United Kingdom) and formerly possessing distinct political rights |