{ Ar′is‐to‐crat″ic (�), Ar′is‐to‐crat″ic‐al (�), } a. [Gr. �: cf. F. aristocratique.] 1. Of or pertaining to an aristocracy; consisting in, or favoring, a government of nobles, or principal men; as, an aristocratic constitution.
2. Partaking of aristocracy; befitting aristocracy; characteristic of, or originating with, the aristocracy; as, an aristocratic measure; aristocratic pride or manners. — Ar′is‐to‐crat″ic‐al‐ly, adv. — Ar′is‐to‐crat″ic‐al‐ness, n.