aristocratic

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/ See IPA manual

Freq #22537

Meanings

1

adj
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

An aristocratic family.
2

adj
Of, pertaining to, or favouring, an aristocracy.

An aristocratic constitution.
3

adj
Similar to the aristocracy; characteristic of, the aristocracy.

An aristocratic measure.

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Synonyms

1 adj · belonging to or... blue

Word family

Forms aristocratical

Derived forms antiaristocraticaristocraticallyaristocraticismaristocraticnessnonaristocraticpseudoaristocraticunaristocratic

Related forms aristocracy aristocrat

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Phrases (1)

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aristocratic sentiment
an attitude favoring the values, privileges, or authority of hereditary elites

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From French aristocratique, from Ancient Greek ἀριστοκρατικός (aristokratikós). By surface analysis, aristo- + -cratic.

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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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