A member of the aristocracy, a class of people who hold exceptional rank and privileges, especially the hereditary nobility. The young aristocrat was well-versed in the traditions and responsibilities of his noble lineage.
A person who has the manners, values, or qualities associated with the aristocracy. Despite his humble origins, he carried himself with the grace and poise of an aristocrat.
A person who advocates or supports a form of government ruled by an aristocracy. During the constitutional debates, the outspoken aristocrat argued against universal suffrage.
Something considered the finest or most superior of its kind. The Bordeaux blend is often hailed as the aristocrat of red wines.