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aristoi

aristoi

1 9.9
A privileged group with social and political power
  • noun
  • /əˈrɪstɔɪ/
  • Literature
translation icon : aristócratas
  • The aristoi were respected for their education and leadership in society.

Examples

  • Many reforms aimed to reduce the power of the aristoi and give more rights to ordinary citizens.

  • The aristoi ruled the city.

  • In ancient Athens, the aristoi often made important decisions for the city.

  • Who are the aristoi?

  • In ancient Greece, the aristoi held great influence over political decisions.

  • The aristoi often enjoyed privileges that were unavailable to the common citizens.

  • Historically, the aristoi were regarded as the thinkers and leaders of their society.

Synonyms

aristocracy
vsaristoi
24 7.2

A small group of rich, powerful families who inherit titles and wealth

is used for privileged elites specifically in ancient Greece
upper crust
vsaristoi
  • Informal
5 6.8

A small group of the richest and most important people in society

is more formal and historically specific than the informal wealthy group
noblesse
vsaristoi
  • Formal
3 9.9

A class of people born into high social position who have special rights

is broader naming privileged elites beyond just hereditary birth

Antonyms

commoner
31 4.2

A person without a noble title who is an ordinary member of society

masses
2 2.3

Ordinary people in a society who are not rich or powerful

plebeian
1 7.7

A person from the ordinary people with no special title

Surface Forms

aristoi singular
aristoi plural

Etymology

Aristoi comes from the Greek root aristos, meaning 'best'. This is the same root in aristocracy, meaning rule by the best, so aristoi became the name for the privileged or powerful class in ancient Greece.