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Aristocracy

/ˌɛrəˈstɑkrəsi/
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(noun) The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.

Nancy comes from what we call the aristocracy.
They are considered the aristocracy in our town.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ held most of the power and wealth in the medieval kingdom.

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