持もてる者もの

expression, noun

the haves; those who have

Set phrase contrasting with 持たざる者 (the have-nots). Often used in discussions of wealth, privilege, or resources.

Antonyms: 持たざる者

• 持もてる者ものと持もたざる者ものの格かく差さが広ひろがっている。

  The gap between the haves and the have-nots is widening.

• 彼かれは持もてる者ものの責せき任にんについて語かたった。

  He spoke about the responsibility of those who have.