aristocracy

Phonetic Respelling: [ ar-uh-stok-ruh-see ]

Definition:

n. an upper class that is usually based on birth and is richer and more powerful than the rest of society

Sentence:

In some countries only the aristocracy were permitted to own land.

More example sentences:

In some countries only the aristocracy were permitted to own land.

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The mesocracy was soon taken over by the rich aristocracy.

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Synonyms:

gentry; upper class; upper crust; nobility

Antonyms:

commoners;peasantry; working class

Aristocracy rhymes:

• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • autocracy
  • bureaucracy
  • democracy
  • hypocrisy
  • theocracy