aristocracy
UK/.æri'stɒkrәsi/US
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Definitions
n.
The hereditary upper class or nobility; government ruled by such a class
贵族阶层；贵族政治
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedaristroot
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oconnector
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cracystudy of, science of
=aristocracy
Common Collocations
- 1.landed aristocracy地主贵族
- 2.hereditary aristocracy世袭贵族
Example Sentences
- 1.
The aristocracy held power in medieval Europe.
- 2.
The aristocracy once wielded absolute power over the common people.
- 3.
The country's aristocracy gradually lost influence during the revolution.