Aristocratie (en. Aristocracy)

/a.ʁis.tɔ.kʁa.ti/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Political or social regime where power is exercised by a small number of people representing a privileged class.

The aristocracy long dominated state affairs.

L'aristocratie a longtemps dominé les affaires de l'État.

A social class made up of nobles and people holding hereditary titles.

The aristocracy is distinguished by its privileges and luxurious lifestyle.

L'aristocratie se distingue par ses privilèges et son style de vie luxueux.

The quality of being noble, superior in a certain field.

He managed to maintain a certain aristocracy in his company.

Il a réussi à maintenir une certaine aristocratie dans son entreprise.

From ancient Greek 'aristokratía', which means 'rule of the best'.

money aristocracy

A wealthy social class that holds economic power.

aristocratie de l'argent

intellectual aristocracy

A class of people with a high level of education and culture.

aristocratie intellectuelle

to live like an aristocrat

To live in luxury and with privileges.

vivre comme un aristocrate

aristocrat

Member of an aristocracy.

aristocrate

nobility

Social class of nobles.

noblesse

oligarchy

Political regime in which power is held by a small number of people.

oligarchie

Ironically used term referring to a person who thinks they are superior.

Look at him, he thinks he's an aristocrat in his suit.

Regarde-le, il se prend pour un aristocrate dans son costume.

In youth slang, sometimes used to refer to snobbish people.

This party is too aristocratic for me.

Cette soirée est trop aristocratique pour moi.