aristocrat
/'æristəkræt/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a member of the aristocracy
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