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Aristocracy

Government by the best citizens.

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Baronage 76% connected

The whole body of barons or peers.

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Baronetage 76% connected

State or rank of a baronet.

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Knighthood 76% connected

The character, dignity, or condition of a knight, or of knights as a class; hence, chivalry.

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Noblesse 76% connected

Dignity; greatness; noble birth or condition.

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Peerage 76% connected

The rank or dignity of a peer.

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Elite 76% connected

A choice or select body; the flower; as, the elite of society.

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Noble 74% connected

Possessing eminence, elevation, dignity, etc.; above whatever is low, mean, degrading, or dishonorable; magnanimous; as, a noble nature or action; a…

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Noble 74% connected

Possessing eminence, elevation, dignity, etc.; above whatever is low, mean, degrading, or dishonorable; magnanimous; as, a noble nature or action; a…

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Aristocrat 70% connected

One of the aristocracy or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble.

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Patrician 70% connected

Of or pertaining to the Roman patres (fathers) or senators, or patricians.

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Gentry 92% connected

Birth; condition; rank by birth.

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Nobility 92% connected

The quality or state of being noble; superiority of mind or of character; commanding excellence; eminence.

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