squirarchies
/ˈskwaɪrɑːrkiz/
noun
- Plural of squirarchy; social or political systems dominated by landed gentry or squires.
- The decline of squirarchies began with the rise of industrial cities.
- The history book described the squirarchies of rural England in the 18th century.
- Different regions developed their own squirarchies, each with local traditions.
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