aristocracy
noun/ˌærɪˈstɑkrəsi/
Frequency rank: #10,452 most common English word
Meaning
A privileged ruling class of high social rank, typically hereditary nobility.
Example sentence
The revolution was driven by ordinary citizens who resented the power held by the aristocracy.
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