Meaning & use
aristocrat
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A member of the highest social class, especially one with a hereditary title or noble rank.
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The aristocrat inherited a vast estate and a title from his grandfather.
Before the revolution, aristocrats controlled most of the country's land.
A note on using this word
The related adjective "aristocratic" is often used more broadly to describe refined manners or an elegant, dignified bearing.
Words with a similar meaning
nobleblueblood
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Words with an opposite meaning
commonerpeasant
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