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aristoi

aristoi

9.9
People seen as the best in character, skill, or wisdom
  • noun
  • /əˈrɪstɔɪ/
  • Literature
translation icon : aristócratas
  • In Plato's philosophy, the aristoi are seen as those who possess the highest virtues and abilities necessary to lead society.

Examples

  • Jefferson wrote, "May we not even say that that form of government is best that provides the most effectually for the pure selection of these natural aristoi into the offices of government?"

    Academic text (2002)

  • May we not even say that that form of government is the best which provides the most effectually for a pure selection of these natural aristoi into the offices of government?

    Blog text (15)

  • The aristoi among the writers were celebrated for their contributions to literature and thought, influencing generations.

  • To be recognized as one of the aristoi in the field of science requires not only talent but also dedication and perseverance.

Synonyms

best
vsaristoi
1.0

A person who is better than all others in a group

describes groups regarded for virtue and intellectual or literary excellence
flower of the flock
vsaristoi
  • Archaic
7.3

A person who is the best or most admired in a group

refers to groups valued for moral standing and philosophical or literary merit

Antonyms

mediocrity
31 6.5

A state of being average and not special

Surface Forms

aristoi singular
aristoi plural

Etymology

Aristoi comes from the ancient Greek word aristos, which means 'best'. The same root appears in aristocrat and aristocracy, so a helpful way to remember aristoi is that they were people seen as the 'best' in skill or virtue and expected to lead by example.