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aristocrat

/ˈæɹɪstəˌkɹæt/

Meanings
  • noun

    A member of the small ruling class in feudal Europe, having noble rank and privileges.

    - "The aristocrats lived in grand castles and wore fine clothing."
    - "Despite their wealth, the aristocrats faced challenges from the rising middle class."
  • noun

    A person of high social rank or wealth, not necessarily of noble birth.

    - "Many aristocrats lived in Paris during the French Revolution."
    - "The aristocrat's lavish lifestyle was the envy of the town."

Antonyms

commoner , plebeian
Rhymes
Words rhyming with aristocrat
articulate , atrocitate , catatonic , elocate , oblate , patrician , vocative
Variants
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aristocrat , aristocrats
Etymology
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From French aristocrate, from ancien régime, meaning 'rule of the best', from ancient Greek aristeia 'excellence, superiority' + -kratos 'rule, power'.


Trivia
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  1. The French Revolution led to the end of the aristocracy in France.

  2. In some countries, such as the United States, the term 'aristocracy' is not used to describe the ruling class, as there is no hereditary nobility.

  3. The aristocracy was often divided into different orders or ranks, such as dukes, counts, and barons.


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  1. Nobility: A social class or group of people with hereditary titles and privileges, similar to the aristocracy.

  2. Feudalism: A social and political system based on land tenure, in which lords granted lands to vassals in exchange for military service and allegiance.


Culture
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The aristocracy played a significant role in European history, particularly during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Aristocrats were known for their wealth, power, and influence, and they often held important political and social positions. In literature, the aristocracy has been portrayed in various ways, from sympathetic characters to villains.

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