ARISTOCRAT

aristocrat, blue blood, patrician

(noun) a member of the aristocracy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

aristocrat (plural aristocrats)

One of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble (originally in Revolutionary France).

A proponent of aristocracy; an advocate of aristocratic government.

Antonyms

• commoner

• plebeian

Hyponyms

• See also nobleman

Anagrams

• traciators

Source: Wiktionary


A*ris"to*crat, n. Etym: [F. aristocrate. See Aristocracy.]

1. One of the aristocracy or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble.

2. One who is overbearing in his temper or habits; a proud or haughty person. A born aristocrat, bred radical. Mrs. Browning.

3. One who favors an aristocracy as a form of government, or believes the aristocracy should govern. His whole family are accused of being aristocrats. Romilly.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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