Aristocratic: meaning, definitions and examples

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aristocratic

[ ˌærɪstəˈkrætɪk ]

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social class

Belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy. Aristocratic families have wealth, power, and influence in society.

Synonyms

noble, patrician, upper class

Examples of usage

She comes from an aristocratic family.
His aristocratic upbringing shaped his views on society and politics.

Translations

Translations of the word "aristocratic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aristocrático

🇮🇳 अभिजात्य

🇩🇪 aristokratisch

🇮🇩 aristokrat

🇺🇦 аристократичний

🇵🇱 arystokratyczny

🇯🇵 貴族的 (kizokuteki)

🇫🇷 aristocratique

🇪🇸 aristocrático

🇹🇷 aristokratik

🇰🇷 귀족의 (gwijeog-ui)

🇸🇦 أرستقراطي

🇨🇿 aristokratický

🇸🇰 aristokratický

🇨🇳 贵族的 (guìzú de)

🇸🇮 aristokratski

🇮🇸 aðalsmaður

🇰🇿 аристократиялық

🇬🇪 არისტოკრატიული

🇦🇿 aristokratik

🇲🇽 aristocrático

Word origin

The word 'aristocratic' has its roots in the Greek word 'aristokratikos', which means 'belonging to the best ruling class'. It was first used in English in the early 17th century to describe the privileged social class of nobles and aristocrats. Throughout history, aristocratic families have held power and influence in many societies, often passing down their status and wealth through generations.