aristocratie

== Dutch == === Alternative forms === aristokratie === Etymology === Borrowed from French aristocratie, ultimately from Ancient Greek ἀριστοκρατίᾱ (aristokratíā, “aristocracy”, literally “government by the best”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /aːˌrɪstoːkraːˈ(t)si/ Hyphenation: aris‧to‧cra‧tie Rhymes: -i === Noun === aristocratie f (plural aristocratieën or aristocraties, diminutive aristocratietje n) aristocracy (nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.) Synonym: adel In vele samenlevingen speelde de aristocratie een dominante rol in de politiek. ― In many societies, the aristocracy played a dominant role in politics. Het kasteel werd vroeger bewoond door leden van de aristocratie. ― The castle was formerly inhabited by members of the aristocracy. De aristocratie had veel land en rijkdom in haar bezit. ― The aristocracy held much land and wealth. aristocracy (government by an aristocratic class) Tijdens die periode werd het land geregeerd door een aristocratie. ― During that period, the country was governed by an aristocracy. Critici beweerden dat de aristocratie niet in het belang van het volk handelde. ― Critics claimed that the aristocracy did not act in the interest of the people. Veel landen zijn geëvolueerd van aristocratie naar democratie. ― Many countries evolved from aristocracy to democracy. (figuratively) aristocracy, nobility (upper crust, top people) Ze werd beschouwd als deel van de culturele aristocratie. ― She was considered part of the cultural aristocracy. In de mode-industrie behoren bepaalde designers tot de aristocratie. ― In the fashion industry, certain designers belong to the aristocracy. De literaire aristocratie van het land kwam bijeen voor het festival. ― The literary aristocracy of the country gathered for the festival. ==== Related terms ==== aristocraat m aristocratisch (adjective) ==== Descendants ==== Afrikaans: aristokrasie → Indonesian: aristokrasi → Peranakan Indonesian: aristocratie == French == === Etymology === Inherited from Middle French aristocratie, borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀριστοκρατίᾱ (aristokratíā, “the rule of the best”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /a.ʁis.tɔ.kʁa.si/ === Noun === aristocratie f (plural aristocraties) aristocracy [since 1370] Synonym: noblesse ==== Related terms ==== === Further reading === “aristocratie”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012 == Peranakan Indonesian == === Etymology === Borrowed from Dutch aristocratie (“aristocracy”). === Noun === aristocratie aristocracy ...pemerentahan djadi pinda dari tangan aristocratie ka tangan kaoem tenga. ― (please add an English translation of this usage example) === References ===