female aristocrat
- noun
- /ˈfiːmeɪl ˌærɪˈstɒkræt/
:
nobleza femenina
- The banquet was attended by several notable female aristocrats from around the country.
Examples
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I was sure of one thing: she outshone any of the female aristocrats.
Fiction book (1997) -
Historically, many female aristocrats played significant roles in diplomacy and politics.
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The exhibition featured portraits of female aristocrats who influenced art and fashion in the 18th century.
Synonyms
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6.9
A woman with a noble title, for example the wife of a count
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6.5
A person from the highest social class, often by birth or title
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7.5
A woman who has the title of baron or is married to a baron
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5.5
A woman of high noble rank, often the wife of a duke
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5.8
A woman from a high social class who has a title
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8.6
A woman who holds the title of countess in Italian or European nobility
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9.6
A person from the upper class who has high social rank
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9.9
A woman of high social rank below a duchess and above a countess
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9.9
A woman with a noble title who is married to a viscount or who holds the same title herself
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8.2
A royal woman with high rank who is the wife of a grand duke or holds the title herself
A woman who holds land from a lord and owes him service and loyalty
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a woman who belongs to the aristocracy' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'female' (woman) with 'aristocrat' (member of the highest social class). This straightforward compositional pattern is common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
Female aristocrat paints a simple picture: a woman from a rich, titled family. The word aristocrat points to the top families with land or a title, and female shows it is a woman, so female aristocrat means a woman who belongs to the 'nobility'.