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aristocratic

Pronunciation: /ˌarɪstəˈkratɪk/

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Definition of aristocratic

adjective

of, belonging to, or typical of the aristocracy:an aristocratic family

Derivatives

aristocratically

Origin:

early 17th century: from French aristocratique, from Greek aristokratikos, from aristokratia (see aristocracy)

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