aristocrat

[ uh-ris-tuh-krat, ar-uh-stuh- ]

noun

1. a member of an aristocracy, especially a noble.

   Synonyms: lord, peer, patrician

2. a person who has the tastes, manners, etc., characteristic of members of an aristocracy.
3. an advocate of an aristocratic form of government.
4. anything regarded as the best, most elegant, or most stylish of its kind:

   the aristocrat of California wines.

aristocrat

/ ˈærɪstəˌkræt /

noun

1. a member of the aristocracy; a noble
2. a person who has the manners or qualities of a member of a privileged or superior class
3. a person who advocates aristocracy as a form of government

Word History and Origins

Origin of aristocrat¹

First recorded in 1770–80; from French aristocrate, back formation from aristocratie aristocracy

Example Sentences

“But, you know, obviously he's an old-fashioned British aristocrat,” Berry added.

From Salon

The Emmy-nominated actor, now back in London and dating British aristocrat Peregrine Pearson, also shared that motherhood had helped her shed her “depressed and anxious” side.

From Los Angeles Times

And then no, I got the role of an aristocrat.

From Los Angeles Times

Firstly, Holyrood is a democratically elected house rather than an assembly of aristocrats and the landed gentry.

From BBC

The citrus tree and its fruit had become “the living symbol of richness, luxury and elegance … the aristocrat of the orchards.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• noble