aristocrat
noun/ˈærɪstəkræt/
/əˈrɪstəkræt/
- a member of the aristocracy
- The castle has been owned by a succession of wealthy aristocrats.
Extra ExamplesTopics Historyc1, People in societyc1- At that time, diplomatic posts were filled by aristocrats.
- He had the air of an aristocrat.
- He received the patronage of a minor local aristocrat.
- The owners are French aristocrats who fled to England.
Word Originlate 18th cent.: from French aristocrate (a word of the French Revolution), from aristocratie, from Greek aristokratia, from aristos ‘best’ + -kratia ‘power’.Want to learn more?
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