peerage

Definition

The exclusive club of nobility and aristocracy—basically a fancy Rolodex of people with titles and way too much inherited wealth. It's both the group and the official record proving they're fancier than you.

Example Usage

She studied the peerage to understand the social hierarchy of Victorian England.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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