aristocracy

BrE /ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/ AmE /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

noun en → es

1 SOCIAL CLASS [singular] B2

the highest social class in a country, consisting of people who have high rank or titles and usually own large amounts of land

aristocracia, nobleza

  • the aristocracy

Collocations aristocratic family · aristocratic title

  • The aristocracy has always been interested in politics.

    La aristocracia siempre ha estado interesada en la política.

2 GROUP [plural] B2

the group of people who belong to the highest social class and have titles or high rank in a country

aristócratas, nobles

  • members of the aristocracy

Collocations aristocratic lifestyle · aristocratic influence

  • The members of the aristocracy often marry within their own class.

    Los miembros de la aristocracia a menudo se casan dentro de su propia clase.