aristocracy
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A ruling or privileged social class, traditionally made up of people with inherited titles or wealth.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
nobility
elite
Antonyms
commoners
Usage notes
Unlike royalty, the aristocracy doesn't necessarily include the reigning monarch, just the wider hereditary elite.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The novel follows a young servant navigating the rigid world of the French _____."
Answer: aristocracy
In your own words, what does "aristocracy" mean?
A ruling or privileged social class, traditionally made up of people with inherited titles or wealth.
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