aristocrat
noun
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Since aristos means "best" in Greek, ancient Greeks such as Plato and Aristotle used the word aristocracy to mean a system of rule by the best people—that is, those who deserved to rule because of their intelligence and moral excellence. But this kind of "best" soon became something you could inherit from your parents. The United States has no formal aristocracy—no noble titles such as baron or marquis that stay in the family—but certain American families have achieved an almost aristocratic status because of the wealth they've held onto for generations.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2024
It’s always attracted royal families, aristocrats and celebrities including David Bowie, who retreated there to recharge their batteries there after exhausting tours.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The feature followed an English aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) who inherits a cattle range run by a cattle drover (Hugh Jackman).
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Jordan’s version focuses entirely on the Florentine aristocrats and long-suffering servants cooped up in a villa, each with their own ulterior motives.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 25 July 2024
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“Aristocrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aristocrat. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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