noun🔗ShareThe nobility, or the hereditary ruling class."The aristocracy held many of the top positions in the school's governing council. "politicsgovernmenthistoryroyalstatesocietyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGovernment by such a class, or a state with such a government"The school board, dominated by the wealthy families in town, functioned as an aristocracy, making decisions that primarily benefited their own children. "politicsgovernmentstateroyalsocietyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA class of people considered (not normally universally) superior to others"The aristocracy of the school's student council often held positions of power simply due to their family connections, not their skills or accomplishments. "politicsgovernmentsocietyhistoryroyalgrouppersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
