What does squirearchy mean?
A system of government or rule by a squire or a group of squires, often used to describe a feudal or aristocratic system. A squirearchy is characterized by a hierarchical structure with a squire or a group of squires at the top.
Example
"The squirearchy of medieval England was marked by a strict social hierarchy, with the squire at the top and the peasants at the bottom."
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