aristocrate
/a.ʁis.tɔ.kʁat/
aristocrat
Les aristocrates portaient des vêtements élégants.
The aristocrats wore elegant clothes.
formal
A member of the aristocracy, typically a person of high social rank or noble birth.
Les aristocrates avaient un grand pouvoir politique.
The aristocrats had great political power.
The term often carries connotations of wealth, privilege, and historical influence.
Collocations
aristocrate françaisFrench aristocrataristocrate anglaisEnglish aristocrataristocrate russeRussian aristocrat
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Historical Context
The term is most commonly associated with European history, particularly the feudal system.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
The word 'aristocrate' is masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person being described.
Word Origin
From the Greek 'aristokratia' (rule by the best), via Latin 'aristocratia'.
Usage Notes
The term is often used in historical or literary contexts to describe the privileged class in pre-revolutionary societies.
Word Breakdown
arist-
best
root-crate
rule
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