noun

aristocrat

A-rihs-tuh-krat

Aristocrat (noun) means a member of the aristocracy or nobility. Example: “The aristocrat inherited the estate along with the title.”

noun

A member of the aristocracy or nobility.

"The aristocrat inherited the estate along with the title."

"Several aristocrats fled the country during the revolution."

How to Use Aristocrat

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA member of the nobility or upper hereditary class.

Common pairings

a wealthy aristocrat French aristocrat

aristocrats plural

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The _____ inherited the estate along with the title.

From French aristocrate, from aristocratie, ultimately from Greek aristokratia.

Origin: French

commoner plebeian

prostitute nobleman ignoble commoner

democrat

What does “aristocrat” mean?

The word “aristocrat” means a member of the aristocracy or nobility. In plain terms, a member of the nobility or upper hereditary class.

How do you pronounce “aristocrat”?

“Aristocrat” is pronounced A-rihs-tuh-krat (/əˈɹɪstəˌkɹæt/ in IPA).

How do you use “aristocrat” in a sentence?

Here is “aristocrat” used in a sentence: “The aristocrat inherited the estate along with the title.”

What is the opposite of “aristocrat”?

The opposite of “aristocrat” — its antonyms — are commoner and plebeian.

What part of speech is “aristocrat”?

“Aristocrat” is a noun.

Where does the word “aristocrat” come from?

The word “aristocrat” comes from French. From French aristocrate, from aristocratie, ultimately from Greek aristokratia.

Vocabulary lists that include aristocrat:

commoner plebeian prostitute nobleman ignoble