aristocratic
[ uh-ris-tuh-krat-ik, ar-uh-stuh- ]
/ əˌrɪs təˈkræt ɪk, ˌær ə stə- /
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adjective
of or relating to government by an aristocracy.
belonging to or favoring the aristocracy.
characteristic of an aristocrat; having the manners, values, or qualities associated with the aristocracy: aristocratic bearing; aristocratic snobbishness.
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Also a·ris·to·crat·i·cal .
Origin of aristocratic
OTHER WORDS FROM aristocratic
Words nearby aristocratic
Aristippus, aristo, Aristocort, aristocracy, aristocrat, aristocratic, aristolochiaceous, Aristophanes, Aristophanes of Byzantium, Aristoteles, Aristotelian
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aristocratic
/ (ˌærɪstəˈkrætɪk) /
adjective
relating to or characteristic of aristocracy or an aristocrat
elegant or stylish in appearance and behaviour
Derived forms of aristocratic
aristocratically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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