De aristocratie
Example: De aristocratie had vroeger veel macht in de samenleving.
Definition
"De aristocratie" refers to a social class historically holding high status, privileges, and power, often composed of nobles and landowners. It typically dominated governance, wealth, and influence in a society, as in the phrase 'De aristocratie had vroeger veel macht in de samenleving.'
Etymology
The term "de aristocratie" comes from the Greek word 'aristokratia,' meaning 'rule of the best.' It combines 'aristos' (best) and 'kratos' (power or rule). Did you know? This concept originally referred to governance by the most qualified or noble individuals, which evolved into the hereditary elite class.
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"De aristocratie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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