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aristocrat

noun aris·to·crat \ə-ˈris-tə-ˌkrat, a-; ˈa-rə-stə-\

: a member of an aristocracy

Full Definition of ARISTOCRAT

1
:  a member of an aristocracy; especially :  noble
2
a :  one who has the bearing and viewpoint typical of the aristocracy
b :  one who favors aristocracy
3
:  one believed to be superior of its kind <the aristocrat of Southern resorts — Southern Living>
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First Known Use of ARISTOCRAT

1789

Other Sociology Terms

bourgeois, ethos, eugenics, exurb, incommunicado, intelligentsia, megalopolis, metrosexual, mores, subculture
ARISTOCRAT Defined for Kids

aristocrat

noun aris·to·crat \ə-ˈri-stə-ˌkrat, ˈer-ə-stə-\

Definition of ARISTOCRAT for Kids

:  a member of an aristocracy

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