Aristokrasiya (en. Aristocracy)

a-ris-to-kra-si-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A system of government where power is in the hands of the wealthy or noble people.
In ancient societies, the aristocracy controlled politics and economics.
Sa mga sinaunang lipunan, ang aristokrasiya ang nagkontrol sa politika at ekonomiya.
A group of people who belong to the upper class of society often owning large land.
The aristocracy during the colonial period promoted their interests in the plantations.
Ang mga aristokrasiya sa panahon ng kolonyalismo ay nagtataguyod ng kanilang interes sa mga sakahan.

Etymology

From the Greek word 'aristokratia' meaning 'rule of the best'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

social aristocracy
a social categorization based on wealth and power
aristokrasyang sosyal

Related Words

aristocrat
An individual who belongs to the aristocracy.
aristokrata
government
The system or method of governing, often associated with aristocracy.
pamahalaan

Slang Meanings

rich person or elitist
He's like aristocracy, always wearing expensive clothes.
Parang aristokrasiya na siya, laging nakasuot ng mamahaling damit.
people who remain in high social status
Their group is all aristocracy, no projects for the masses.
Yung grupo nila, puro aristokrasiya, walang maisusulong na proyekto para sa masa.
tease for rich people who are arrogant
You're rich, like aristocracy, bragging about everything.
Ang yaman mo, parang aristokrasiya, nagmamayabang sa lahat.