aristocrat
noun
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Since aristos means "best" in Greek, ancient Greeks such as Plato and Aristotle used the word aristocracy to mean a system of rule by the best people—that is, those who deserved to rule because of their intelligence and moral excellence. But this kind of "best" soon became something you could inherit from your parents. The United States has no formal aristocracy—no noble titles such as baron or marquis that stay in the family—but certain American families have achieved an almost aristocratic status because of the wealth they've held onto for generations.
Examples of aristocrat in a Sentence
Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 7 June 2024
Fine cognac is one of those rare things that unites 18th-century aristocrats and modern gangster rappers, whose love for the drink has repeatedly spilled over into their lyrics.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune Europe, 6 June 2024
Many view the art as a niche, antiquated form of entertainment meant for elite aristocrats and the highest of high brow music lovers.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
Pasquino is addressed to the aristocrats, Marforio to the middle class,
Facchino to the peasants.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 May 2024
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“Aristocrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aristocrat. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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