aristocrat
aristocrat Lexical Profile
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• noun
A member of the aristocracy; a person of high social rank who possesses hereditary titles, privileges, or noble birth.
"The historic country estate had belonged to a wealthy French aristocrat before the revolution."
A person who has the refined tastes, manners, or superior airs associated with the ruling class, or something considered the finest of its kind.
"With his impeccable manners and tailored suits, the veteran actor carried himself like an aristocrat of the theater."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'aristocrate', a word coined during the French Revolution as a back-formation from 'aristocratie' (aristocracy). It ultimately derives from the Ancient Greek 'aristokratia', meaning 'rule of the best', from 'aristos' (best) and 'kratos' (rule, power).