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aristocracies |
| definition 1: |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society.
Her father was a baron, and she was expected to marry someone within the aristocracy.- synonyms:
- nobility
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| definition 2: |
any group or set of people thought to be superior to others.
The aristocracy of research scientists met to discuss world environmental problems.- similar words:
- best
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| related words: |
majesty |
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