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aristocracy

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


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In medieval England, venison with its gamey taste was highly prized by the aristocracy.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

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

It came in as a refreshingly new concept: a more relaxed club for creators, thinkers and creative entrepreneurs, who might have felt like they didn't belong in the enclaves of the old aristocracy.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

The message of my first meeting with the aristocracy was clear.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson