Aristocratic
/ˌær.ɪstəˈkræt.ɪk/noun
Relating to the aristocracy; characteristic of high social rank or privilege.
Did you know?Aristocratic ultimately comes from Greek aristokratia, literally “rule of the best,” a political ideal that could sound noble even as it justified elite control.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
GR
aristokratía
“rule by the best or noblest citizens”
Late Latin
LA
aristocratia
“aristocracy, government by the elite”
Old French
OF
aristocratie
“aristocracy; the noble class”
16th Century
English
aristocratical
“pertaining to aristocrats or aristocracy”
Modern English
EN
aristocratic
“relating to aristocracy; having the manners or appearance of the upper class”
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