The aristocracy
Example: The aristocracy controlled much of the land in medieval Europe.
Definition
"The aristocracy" refers to a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, often hereditary nobility, who traditionally have significant political power, wealth, and social status. In history, the aristocracy controlled land and resources, influencing governance and society.
Etymology
The term "the aristocracy" comes from the Greek word 'aristokratia,' where 'aristos' means 'best' and 'kratos' means 'power' or 'rule.' It originally referred to government by the best individuals, which evolved to describe the highest social class in many societies.
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"The aristocracy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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