Meaning & use
aristocracy
A class of people holding hereditary titles and high social rank, often with political power.
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The aristocracy once controlled most of the nation's land and political influence.
Members of the aristocracy were expected to follow strict codes of etiquette and duty.
A note on using this word
Aristocracy can refer to the hereditary noble class itself or, more broadly, to any group seen as an elite ruling minority.
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Words with an opposite meaning
commoners
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