landed society English

Meaning landed society meaning

What does landed society mean?

landed society noun

— (uncountable) A British socio-economic class of landowners, socially just below the aristocracy or peerage, who could live entirely from rental income.

— (countable) A socio-economic system in which wealth and status are derived primarily from land ownership.

— (countable) A secret society that owns its own premises.

— (countable) A landowner's association.