aristocracy
[ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si]
[ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si]
An aristocracy refers to a social class that has high social status and often owns large amounts of wealth.
Think about famous people like royalty or millionaires who have a lot of power and influence. That's basically what an aristocracy is – a group of people with a lot of money, respect, and often government positions. In some countries, the term is used to describe the upper class as a whole, while in others it might specifically refer to members of a royal family or nobility who hold power over the common population.
How common is "aristocracy"?
Word aristocracy is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.
Real examples of "aristocracy" in context
