A aristocracia
Example: A aristocracia dominava a política no século XIX.
Definition
"A aristocracia" refers to a privileged class or group of people who hold high social status, often due to noble birth or hereditary titles. It typically implies dominance in political, economic, or social spheres, as in the example phrase where it governed 19th-century politics.
Etymology
The word "a aristocracia" comes from the Greek 'aristokratia,' where 'aristos' means 'best' and 'kratos' means 'power' or 'rule.' It originally referred to government by the noblest or most qualified individuals. Did you know? The concept evolved over time to signify hereditary elite classes rather than just the 'best' rulers.
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