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View usage for: (ærɪstɒkrəsi) Word forms: plural aristocraciescountable noun [with singular or plural verb]The aristocracy is a class of people in some countries who have a high social rank and special titles. ...a member of the aristocracy. Synonyms: upper class, elite, nobility, gentry More Synonyms of aristocracy aristocracy in British English (ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsɪ) nounWord forms: plural -cies1. a privileged class of people usually of high birth; the nobility 2. such a class as the ruling body of a state 3. government by such a class 4. a state governed by such a class 5. a class of people considered to be outstanding in a sphere of activity Word origin C16: from Late Latin aristocratia, from Greek aristokratia rule by the best-born, from aristos best; see -cracyaristocracy in American English (ˌærɪˈstɑkrəsi; ˌ ɛrɪˈstɑkrəsi) nounWord forms: plural ˌarisˈtocracies1. Obsolete government by the best citizens 2. government by a privileged minority or upper class, usually of inherited wealth and social position 3. a country with this form of government; oligarchy 4. a privileged ruling class; nobility 5. those considered the best in some way an aristocracy of scientists 6. aristocratic quality or spirit Word origin L aristocratia < Gr aristokratia < aristos, best + -kratia, rule < kratos, power, rule: see hard Examples of 'aristocracy' in a sentencearistocracy Quotations There is a natural aristocracy among men. The grounds of this are virtue and talentThomas JeffersonLetter to John Adams Word lists witharistocracy governmentIn other languagesaristocracy British English: aristocracy NOUN The aristocracy is a class of people in some countries who have a high social rank and special titles. ...a member of the aristocracy. - American English: aristocracy
- Brazilian Portuguese: aristocracia
- Chinese: 贵族阶级
- European Spanish: aristocracia
- French: aristocratie
- German: Aristokratie
- Italian: aristocrazia
- Japanese: 貴族階級
- Korean: 귀족 계급
- European Portuguese: aristocracia
- Latin American Spanish: aristocracia
Definition a class of people of high social rank a member of the aristocracy Synonyms ruling class patricians upper crust (informal) noblesse (literary) haut monde (French) patriciate body of nobles Opposites masses , working classes , lower classes , commoners , proletariat , common people , hoi polloi , plebs , plebeians , proles (derogatory, slang, mainly British) QuotationThere is a natural aristocracy among men. The grounds of this are virtue and talent [Thomas Jefferson – Letter to John Adams]Additional synonymsDefinition the most powerful, rich, or gifted members of a group or community a government comprised mainly of the elite Synonyms aristocracy, best, pick, elect, cream, upper class, nobility, gentry, high society, the crème de la crème, flower, nonpareilDefinition people just below the nobility in social rank Most of the country estates were built by the landed gentry during the 19th century. Synonyms nobility, lords, elite, nobles, upper class, aristocracy, peerage, ruling class, patricians, upper crust (informal), gentility, gentlefolk Definition the class of people who hold titles and high social rank They married into the nobility and entered the highest ranks of society. Synonyms aristocracy, lords, elite, nobles, upper class, peerage, ruling class, patricians, high society |