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sloane

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈsɫoʊn// sloane Informal

n. a young, wealthy person in London who follows traditional upper-class fashions and lifestyles. You use this to describe someone who looks like they belong to a rich, old-fashioned family.

n. a young person of the upper or upper-middle class, typically residing in London, who adheres to a traditional and conservative lifestyle. Often carries a mildly pejorative or stereotypical connotation regarding social insularity.


SIMPLE

She wears pearls and tweed like a typical Sloane.

CONTEXTUAL

The wine bar was filled with Sloanes discussing their upcoming weekend trips to the countryside.

COMPLEX

While the term originated in the 1970s to describe the residents of Chelsea, the modern Sloane maintains a similar aesthetic of understated, expensive heritage brands.

Usage

Often used as part of the compound 'Sloane Ranger'.

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