aristocracy

[US]/ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/
[UK]/ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.nobility, ruling class
excellence in people, aristocratic quality
aristocratic spirit, grandeur.

Example Sentences

an aristocracy of intellect

an aristocracy of scientists

the authority of an effete aristocracy began to dwindle.

feudal Japanese military aristocracy

The highest - ranking member of the Spanish aristocracy is the grandee.

the aristocracy continued to wield considerable political power, officering the army.

Magna Carta was regarded as a creedal document for aristocracies resisting monarchy.

Real-world Examples

A new managerial elite was replacing the old aristocracy.

Source: Cultural Discussions

Mr Lloyd George is more concerned with feeding the population than rescuing the aristocracy.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 4

If there was to be an aristocracy, it would be one of talent, not birth.

Source: Time

In the 15th century, the new class of merchants were upsetting the aristocracy with their nouveau-riche ways.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

What's wrong with the allocation of life prospects in a feudal aristocracy?

Source: Harvard University Open Course "Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?"

About the same price as sable, which was reserved for the aristocracy.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

There, visitors flocked to see the once-private treasures of the deposed aristocracy.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

By the end of the 17th century, much of British aristocracy were enjoying the hot beverage.

Source: Listening Digest

The ' Lords ' are members of the old aristocracy, bishops, lawyers, and retired politicians.

Source: Reciting for the King Volume 3 (All 60 Lessons)

The language of court was French. The aristocracy spoke French.

Source: The Evolution of English Vocabulary

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