Aristocrat - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Aristocrat :  (noun)

1: a member of the aristocracy [syn: blue blood, patrician]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Aristocrat : \A*ris"to*crat\ (?; 277), n. [F. aristocrate. See Aristocracy.] 1. One of the aristocracy or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble.

2. One who is overbearing in his temper or habits; a proud or haughty person.

A born aristocrat, bred radical. --Mrs. Browning.

3. One who favors an aristocracy as a form of government, or believes the aristocracy should govern.

His whole family are accused of being aristocrats. --Romilly.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Aristocrat

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