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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 held significant power in the 18th century.

Аристократия обладала значительной властью в 18 веке.

Additional translations

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.