aristocracy
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for aristocracy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The hereditary upper class of a society, typically holding titles and inherited privilege.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use aristocracy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
landed aristocracy
the aristocracy of
rise of the aristocracy
Etymology
From Greek aristokratia, "rule of the best," from aristos ("best") + kratos ("power, rule").
Full origin of aristocracy →Frequently asked questions
What does “aristocracy” mean?
The word “aristocracy” means the hereditary upper class of a society, typically holding titles and inherited privilege. In plain terms, the hereditary noble class, or rule by that class.
How do you pronounce “aristocracy”?
“Aristocracy” is pronounced ar-ih-STOK-ruh-see (/ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑ.kɹə.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “aristocracy” in a sentence?
Here is “aristocracy” used in a sentence: “The old aristocracy lost much of its land after the revolution.”
What part of speech is “aristocracy”?
“Aristocracy” is a noun.
Where does the word “aristocracy” come from?
The word “aristocracy” comes from Greek. From Greek aristokratia, "rule of the best," from aristos ("best") + kratos ("power, rule").
Is “aristocracy” a common word?
“Aristocracy” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “aristocracy” have?
“Aristocracy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the hereditary upper class of a society, typically holding titles and inherited privilege.
