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Vocabulary Entry
aristocracy
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A form of government in which power is held by the nobility.
Example Sentences
"The country has long been ruled by an aristocracy that values tradition."
"In an aristocracy, social status often determines one's influence."
"The decline of the aristocracy led to a rise in democratic ideals."
N
noun
A class of people considered to be the highest social class, often associated with nobility and privilege.
Example Sentences
"The aristocracy of the region held lavish parties every summer."
"Members of the aristocracy typically had access to better education."
"She felt out of place among the aristocracy at the gala."