noun Download 🔗Share The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class. Examples : "The aristocracy held many of the top positions in the school's governing council. " politics government history royal state society family Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Government by such a class, or a state with such a government Examples : "The school board, dominated by the wealthy families in town, functioned as an aristocracy, making decisions that primarily benefited their own children. " politics government state royal society history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A class of people considered (not normally universally) superior to others Examples : "The aristocracy of the school's student council often held positions of power simply due to their family connections, not their skills or accomplishments. " politics government society history royal group person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading