aristocracy
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/ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/
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/ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/
A small group of people from the highest social class, often with inherited titles and wealth.
In many European countries, the aristocracy held significant political power until the 19th century.
在許多歐洲國家,貴族階層直到19世紀都掌握著重要的政治權力。