aristocracy

noun/ˌærɪˈstɑkrəsi/

Frequency rank: #10,452 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A privileged ruling class of high social rank, typically hereditary nobility.

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Example sentence

The revolution was driven by ordinary citizens who resented the power held by the aristocracy.

Synonyms & related words

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