Aristocracy
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| + | The term '''aristocracy''' refers to a form of government where power is hereditary, and split between a small number of families. It is derived from two [[Ancient Greek]] words, "''aristos''" meaning the "best" and "''kratein''" "to rule" and so aristocracy originally meant "rule by the best". Aristocracies have most often been hereditary [[Plutocracy|plutocracies]] (see below), with a belief in their own superiority. Aristocracies often include a monarch who although a member of the aristocracy rules over the aristocracy as well as the rest of society. | ||
| + | Aristocracy can also refer to the highest class in society even if they do not rule directly. | ||
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The term aristocracy refers to a form of government where power is hereditary, and split between a small number of families. It is derived from two Ancient Greek words, "aristos" meaning the "best" and "kratein" "to rule" and so aristocracy originally meant "rule by the best". Aristocracies have most often been hereditary plutocracies (see below), with a belief in their own superiority. Aristocracies often include a monarch who although a member of the aristocracy rules over the aristocracy as well as the rest of society. Aristocracy can also refer to the highest class in society even if they do not rule directly. [1] [Apr 2007]
