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aristocracy

How to use aristocracy in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for aristocracy.

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I guess you don't have an aristocracy in the US who I don't know what counts as upper class there.

Examples8
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of aristocracy gathered in one view.

noun

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

noun

the most powerful members of a society

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for aristocracy.

noun

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

noun

the most powerful members of a society

Example sentences

1

I guess you don't have an aristocracy in the US who I don't know what counts as upper class there.

2

I don't blame them for trying to make money by getting people a place within the aristocracy.

3

And, we can agree that it's leagues better than aristocracy.

4

In the aristocracy, ages in the mid-teens for women and early twenties for men seem to have been common.

5

The first paragraph says: > The popular view of America's upper class is that of an ossified aristocracy.

6

An aristocracy that simply bequeaths money and social position to its children will eventually fall.

7

"Actually, the aristocracy and nobility have all suffered from obesity since ancient times.

8

Interestingly, China is much worse than the USA in this regard, and is a good example of what happens when big government owns a nation completely: a tiny aristocracy ruling with impunity over the poor masses.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use aristocracy in a sentence?

I guess you don't have an aristocracy in the US who I don't know what counts as upper class there.

What does aristocracy mean?

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

What part of speech is aristocracy?

aristocracy is commonly used as noun.