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ESTATE OF THE REALM

\ɪstˈe͡ɪt ɒvðə ɹˈɛlm], \ɪstˈe‍ɪt ɒvðə ɹˈɛlm], \ɪ_s_t_ˈeɪ_t ɒ_v_ð_ə ɹ_ˈɛ_l_m]\

Definitions of ESTATE OF THE REALM

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a major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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