What does aristocracy mean?

the highest social class, traditionally holding inherited titles and privileges government by people belonging to a privileged hereditary class

How is aristocracy pronounced?

UK /ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/, US /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/.

/ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/ · /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

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贵族阶层

n. the highest social class, traditionally holding inherited titles and privileges

贵族阶层

n. government by people belonging to a privileged hereditary class

贵族统治

This grand house once belonged to the local aristocracy.

这座豪宅曾属于当地贵族。

Land ownership historically allowed the aristocracy to exercise considerable influence over political decisions and rural employment.

历史上，土地所有权使贵族阶层能够对政治决策和农村就业施加重大影响。

指贵族阶层整体时通常用the aristocracy。

What does aristocracy mean?: the highest social class, traditionally holding inherited titles and privileges government by people belonging to a privileged hereditary class
How is aristocracy pronounced?: UK /ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/, US /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.