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/ˈpɪərɪdʒ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The collective body of peers or nobility in a specified country or within a specific group.
The peerage in England has a long and storied history, comprising various titles and ranks.
The status or rank of being a peer, especially in terms of nobility.
Upon receiving his title, he was elevated to the peerage and joined the House of Lords.
An aristocratic title or rank that confers nobility.
Despite coming from humble beginnings, she was determined to marry into the peerage.
Etymology
From Middle English 'peeraige', from Old French 'pairage' meaning 'peerage' or 'nobility'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
peer of the realm:
A member of the British nobility.
the old peerage:
Refers to the established or traditional nobility.
hereditary peerage:
A noble title passed down through generations.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Nobility or privileged class.
He acts like he's part of the peerage.
An elitist attitude.
Her peerage mindset makes it hard for her to relate to common folks.