Definition for AR-IS-TO-CRAT'IC, or AR-IS-TO-CRAT'IC-AL

AR-IS-TO-CRAT'IC, or AR-IS-TO-CRAT'IC-AL, a.

  1. Pertaining to aristocracy; consisting in a government of nobles, or principal men; as, an aristocratic constitution.
  2. Partaking of aristocracy; as, an aristocratic measure; aristocratic pride or manners.

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