aristocracy
Pronunciation
/ˌɛɹəˈstɑkɹəsi/

Definition & Meaning of "aristocracy"in English

Aristocracy
01

people in the highest class of society who have a lot of power and wealth and usually high ranks and titles

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
animate
Plural form
aristocracies
Examples
The event was attended by members of the aristocracy in elegant attire.
02

a group of people of high rank or superiority in a particular social sphere

Examples
The literary aristocracy shaped public taste for decades.
03

a form of government in which a minority who is believed to be the most qualified has the power

Examples
Aristocracy was once seen as a safeguard against mob rule.
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