aristocrat

/'æristəkræt/

Thân thiện

A man in fine clothing stands as an aristocrat at a formal ball.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A member of the aristocracy: An aristocrat is a person who belongs to the highest social class, especially a person who has a title such as 'duke' or 'countess', and whose status is typically inherited. This class traditionally held land, wealth, and political power.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The ball was attended by many aristocrats and wealthy industrialists.
  • He was born an aristocrat but chose to live a simple life among the common people.

Advanced Usage

• "Aristocrat of...": Used figuratively to describe someone or something considered the best or most distinguished in a particular field.
  • He was considered an aristocrat of the legal profession, renowned for his intellect and integrity.

Variants and Related Words

• Aristocratic (adj): Belonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy.
  • She had an aristocratic bearing and spoke with a refined accent.
• Aristocracy (n): The highest class in certain societies, typically comprising people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices.
  • The power of the aristocracy declined in the 19th century.

Synonyms

• Nobleman / Noblewoman: A person of noble rank or birth.
• Peer: A member of the British nobility (e.g., a duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron).
• Patrician: (Especially in ancient Rome) a person of noble or high rank; by extension, a person of refined upbringing, manners, and tastes.

Related Phrases

• "To the manner born": An idiom describing someone who is naturally suited to a high-status or luxurious lifestyle, as if born into it (often associated with aristocrats).
  • She handled the formal dinner with ease, as if to the manner born.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a member of the aristocracy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• blue blood
• patrician