Definition
grandees
noun
- Plural of grandee; persons of high social rank or importance, especially Spanish or Portuguese nobles.
Usage: Often used in historical contexts; Can refer to any person of high rank or influence in society
Examples
- The Spanish grandees held significant power during the colonial period.
- The grandees of the city gathered for the annual gala.
- Historical records describe the grandees as wealthy landowners with considerable influence.
- The grandees refused to acknowledge the new government's authority.
- Among the grandees were some of the most educated minds of their era.
- The king consulted with the grandees before making major decisions.