1. people of good family and high social standing; persons of gentle or noble birth
Usage: plural form; often used in historical or formal contexts; archaic or literary in modern usage

Examples

• The gentlefolks of the manor gathered for the annual ball.
• In the 18th century, gentlefolks were expected to follow strict codes of conduct.
• The novel depicts the lives of gentlefolks during the Victorian era.
• She came from a family of gentlefolks with a long history of service to the crown.
• The gentlefolks of the region were known for their patronage of the arts.