Aristocrate (en. Aristocrat)

/aʁistɔkʁat/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person belonging to the aristocracy.
The aristocrat lived in a sumptuous castle.
L'aristocrate vivait dans un château somptueux.
A person who defends or embodies aristocratic values.
She always behaves like an aristocrat.
Elle se comporte toujours comme une aristocrate.
An individual with refined manners or a certain taste.
Her clothing style is very aristocratic.
Son style vestimentaire est très aristocrate.

Etymology

Comes from ancient Greek 'aristokratia', meaning 'rule of the best'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aristocrat at heart
A person who has noble values and behaviors.
aristocrate de cœur
aristocrat in the kitchen
A chef who elevates cooking to a refined art.
aristocrate en cuisine
to live like an aristocrat
To lead a life of luxury and privilege.
vivre comme un aristocrate

Related Words

aristocratic
Related to the aristocracy.
aristocratique
nobility
Social class of nobles.
noblesse
noble
Member of a superior class by birth or title.
noble

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who behaves in a pretentious manner.
He thinks he is an aristocrat with his haughty attitude.
Il se prend pour un aristocrate avec son attitude hautaine.
Used to describe something very chic or elegant.
His last event was really aristocratic!
Son dernier événement était vraiment aristocrate !