/ˈæɹɪstəˌkɹæt/
The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class. Government by such a class, or a state with such a government.
A class of people of high social rank. Aristocrat (n.) - One of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a community. A noble.
From Middle French aristocracie (Modern French aristocratie), from Late Latin aristocratia, from Greek aristokratia 'government or rule of the best, an aristocracy', from aristos 'best of its kind, noblest, bravest, most virtuous' + abstract noun from kratos 'rule, power'.
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