L'aristocrazia
Example: L'aristocrazia ha influenzato la politica per secoli in Europa.
Definition
"L'aristocrazia" refers to a privileged class of people, often hereditary nobility, who hold significant social, political, or economic power. It typically denotes the highest social rank in a society, historically influencing governance and cultural standards.
Etymology
The word "l'aristocrazia" comes from the Italian adaptation of the Greek term 'aristokratia,' which combines 'aristos' meaning 'best' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' Did you know that originally, it implied 'rule by the best' or most virtuous members of society?
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