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aristocracy

/ˌær.ɪsˈtɒk.rə.si/

/ˌær.ɪˈstɑː.krə.si/

Translations

aristocracynoun

aristocracies

/ˌær.ɪsˈtɒk.rə.si/

/ˌær.ɪˈstɑː.krə.si/

The aristocracy in the country held significant power and influence over political decisions.

L’aristocratie du pays exerçait un pouvoir et une influence considérables sur les décisions politiques.

Additional translations

aristocratiePar extension, groupe social ou milieu jugé supérieur aux autres.

éliteEmploi plus général pour un groupe social supérieur ou privilégié.

Synonyms

upper class

privileged class

blue bloods

aristocracynoun

A class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially the hereditary nobility.

The aristocracy in the country held significant power and influence over political decisions.

A government or state ruled by an elite or privileged upper class.

The nation was once an aristocracy, where only the noble families had a say in governance.

A group or class considered superior to others.

The cultural aristocracy of the city often gathered at exclusive art galleries and theaters.

A political theory or system in which power is vested in citizens considered to be the most virtuous or capable.

Plato's Republic outlines an ideal aristocracy ruled by philosopher-kings.