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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ar•is•toc•ra•cy /ˌærəˈstɑkrəsi/USA pronunciation n., pl. -cies. - [uncountable] a class of persons holding high rank or special privileges, esp. nobility.
- Governmenta government or state ruled by such a class: [uncountable] a belief in aristocracy. [countable]aristocracies of the old world.
- any class or group thought of as the best because of education, ability, or wealth:[countable]an aristocracy of merit.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ar•is•toc•ra•cy (ar′ə stok′rə sē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -cies. - Governmenta class of persons holding exceptional rank and privileges, esp. the hereditary nobility.
- Governmenta government or state ruled by an aristocracy, elite, or privileged upper class.
- Governmentgovernment by those considered to be the best or most able people in the state.
- Governmenta governing body composed of those considered to be the best or most able people in the state.
- Governmentany class or group considered to be superior, as through education, ability, wealth, or social prestige.
- Greek aristokratía rule of the best. See aristo-, -cracy
- Medieval Latin aristocracia (variant of -tia)
- Middle French aristocratie)
- (1555–65
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: aristocracy /ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsɪ/ n ( pl -cies)- a privileged class of people usually of high birth; the nobility
- such a class as the ruling body of a state
- government by such a class
- a state governed by such a class
- a class of people considered to be outstanding in a sphere of activity
Etymology: 16th Century: from Late Latin aristocratia, from Greek aristokratia rule by the best-born, from aristos best; see -cracy |