aristocrat

[uh-ris-tuh-krat, ar-uh-stuh-]

noun

1. a member of an aristocracy, especially a noble.

   Synonyms: lord, peer, patrician

2. a person who has the tastes, manners, etc., characteristic of members of an aristocracy.

3. an advocate of an aristocratic form of government.

4. anything regarded as the best, most elegant, or most stylish of its kind.

   the aristocrat of California wines.

aristocrat

/ ˈærɪstəˌkræt /

noun

1. a member of the aristocracy; a noble

2. a person who has the manners or qualities of a member of a privileged or superior class

3. a person who advocates aristocracy as a form of government

Word History and Origins

Origin of aristocrat¹

First recorded in 1770–80; from French aristocrate, back formation from aristocratie aristocracy

Example Sentences

Her one condition, delivered in the haughty tone of an offended aristocrat, was that they sign a note guaranteeing repayment for the damage.

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Perhaps some artificial aristocrats happen to qualify as natural ones, but for the sake of the American experiment, they must not merit any presumption thereof.

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But Louis argues bogan is the ultimate equaliser as the informal slang works across the social spectrum, whether it's in Australia or the world of Russian aristocrats.

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That’s because the average “dividend aristocrat” will almost certainly continue to increase its dividend in the coming years.

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DNA is a snooty aristocrat, never stooping to engage in day-to-day tasks.

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Related Words

• noble