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aristocracy

[ar-uh-stok-ruh-see] / ˌær əˈstɒk rə si /


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However, Huppert emphasised the social symbolism of a vampire aristocracy that draws its power by feeding on ordinary mortals.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Elisabeth von Thadden, like Maltzan, had been born into the landed aristocracy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Marie Antoinette would be executed in October of the same year; French fashion influence was a sign of an effete aristocracy that was potentially losing its grip.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

We had, after all, explicitly rejected the idea of an aristocracy and built our entire national mythology around the idea that you could make something of yourself no matter what the circumstances of your birth.

From Salon • May 16, 2025

It was my first experience with the high life, associated in my mind with decaying European aristocracy.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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