Aristocracy

/ˌæɹɪstˈɒkɹəsi/

/ˌɛɹəˈstɑkɹəsi/

Aristocracy

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

synonyms : nobility

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

synonyms : gentry

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

Examples

1. The young heiress was expected to marry into aristocracy and continue her family's tradition of social prominence and political influence.

2. You need an aristocracy.

3. Rich aristocracies were superpowers.

4. A new managerial elite was replacing the old aristocracy.