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aristocracy

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/Word FrequencyCommon (4.29)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)

The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.

In a Sentence

“The old country was ruled by an aristocracy of wealthy landowners.”

Published Usage Examples

“Let no one exclaim against aristocracy; were we all perfectly _equal to-day_, there would be an _aristocracy to-morrow_.”

“The agenda of the aristocracy is the destruction of western civilization.”

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Common Phrases

. aristocracyaristocracy landedaristocracy englisharistocracy oldaristocracy feudalaristocracy newaristocracy british
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Synonyms

gentrynobility

Antonyms

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Related Words

elitepeeragewealthypatriciatepatriciansnobles

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