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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA member of the nobility or upper hereditary class.
Common pairings
a wealthy aristocrat
French aristocrat
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- aristocrats
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Etymology
From French aristocrate, from aristocratie, ultimately from Greek aristokratia.
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patrician
blue blood
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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.
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