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Aristocracy
see synonyms of aristocracyNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Aristocracy
see synonyms of aristocracynoun plural -cies
1.
a privileged class of people usually of high birth; the nobility
2.
such a class as the ruling body of a state
3.
government by such a class
4.
a state governed by such a class
5.
a class of people considered to be outstanding in a sphere of activity
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Aristocracy
see synonyms of aristocracy nounWord forms: plural ˌarisˈtocracies
1. Obsolete
government by the best citizens
2.
government by a privileged minority or upper class, usually of inherited wealth and social position
3.
a country with this form of government; oligarchy
4.
a privileged ruling class; nobility
5.
those considered the best in some way
an aristocracy of scientists
6.
aristocratic quality or spirit
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Aristocracy
see synonyms of aristocracyn. pl. ar·is·toc·ra·cies
1. A hereditary ruling class; nobility.
2.
a. Government by a ruling class.
b. A state or country having this form of government.
3.
a. Government by the citizens deemed to be best qualified to lead.
b. A state having such a government.
4. A group or class considered superior to others.
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