aristocracy — the highest class in certain societies, typically comprising people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the highest class in certain societies, typically comprising people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈærɪstɑːkrəsi/
Example Sentences
- The old man claimed to be from the French aristocracy, but turned out to be a taxi driver from Marseille.
- Social media has created a new digital aristocracy of influencers and content creators.
- The restaurant's aristocracy of wine consisted of bottles that cost more than most people's monthly salary.
aristocracy
NOUN[/ˈærɪstɑːkrəsi/]
the highest class in certain societies, typically comprising people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices
The aristocracy gathered in the grand ballroom, sipping champagne under crystal chandeliers.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'aristokratia', derived from 'aristos' (best) and 'kratos' (power, rule). The word entered English in the 16th century to describe a form of government ruled by the nobility or elite.
Breakdown
aristo- (best, from Greek aristos) + -cracy (rule, from Greek kratos) = aristocracy
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📝Examples
“The old man claimed to be from the French aristocracy, but turned out to be a taxi driver from Marseille.”
“Social media has created a new digital aristocracy of influencers and content creators.”
“The restaurant's aristocracy of wine consisted of bottles that cost more than most people's monthly salary.”
“He tried to join the country club's golf aristocracy, but his swing looked more like he was chopping wood.”
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