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aristocrat

/ˈæɹɪstəˌkɹæt/ /əˈɹɪstəkɹæt/

Meanings
noun
One of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble (originally in Revolutionary France).

Examples :

"The aristocrat's son was admitted to the prestigious boarding school. "
person history royal politics government society family title nation organization state

Related Words

Illustration believing

believing verb

/bɪˈliːvɪŋ/ /bəˈliːvɪŋ/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

Illustration democracy

democracy noun

/dɪˈmɒkɹəsi/ /dɪˈmɑkɹəsi/

Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).

"Our school's student council is a form of democracy, allowing students to elect representatives to make decisions about school events. "

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aristocratic adjective

/ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/

Of, pertaining to, or favouring, an aristocracy

"An aristocratic constitution."

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originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Illustration government

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

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community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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nobility noun

/nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ /noʊˈbɪlɪti/

A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.

"The nobility of the kingdom held significant power and influence in the government. "

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revolutionary noun

/-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/

A revolutionist; a person who revolts.

"The revolutionary was a powerful force in the student protest movement. "

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proponent noun

/pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/

One who supports something; an advocate

"My sister is a proponent of healthy eating, so she always prepares delicious salads for dinner. "

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aristocracy noun

/ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/

The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.

"The aristocracy held many of the top positions in the school's governing council. "

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prestigious adjective

/pɹə-/

Of high prestige.

"She has a prestigious job with an international organization."

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experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "