What is the root word of aristocratic?
aristo-. a learned borrowing from Greek meaning “best,” occurring either in direct loans (aristocratic), or in the formation of compound words: aristotype.
What does the word “arista” mean?
a learned borrowing from Greek meaning “best,” occurring either in direct loans (aristocratic), or in the formation of compound words: aristotype. And the little chap in the deck chair might be Signor Aristo, an Italian, who rooms next door, in thirty-six. I dont suppose that little Italian chef, Signor Aristo, was among those present, too?
What is the etymology of the word ari?
< Greek, combining form of áristos best, superlative of ari- probably a term specifying at first the upper class of society, the warrior caste; cf.
What does Aristo mean in Latin?
word-forming element meaning "best," also "of the aristocracy," from Greek aristos "best of its kind, noblest, bravest, most virtuous" (of persons, animals, things), originally "most fitting," from PIE *ar(ə)-isto-, suffixed (superlative) form of root *ar- "to fit together."
What is an aristocrat?
Definition of aristocrat 1 : a member of an aristocracy especially : noble an aristocrat by birth. 2a : one who has the bearing and viewpoint typical of the aristocracy. b : one who favors aristocracy. 3 : one believed to be superior of its kind the aristocrat of Southern resorts — Southern Living.
Does England still have aristocracy?
On average, Britain's 600 or so aristocratic families are now as wealthy as their Victorian forebears at the height of Britain's imperial expansion. The ten largest aristocratic personal fortunes left in the last decade add up to £1.06bn when adjusted to reflect current purchasing power.
What does forebear mean?
Definition of forebear : ancestor, forefather also : precursor —usually used in plural His forebears fought in the American Civil War.
Other definitions for aristo (2 of 2)
a learned borrowing from Greek meaning “best,” occurring either in direct loans (aristocratic), or in the formation of compound words: aristotype.
How to use aristo in a sentence
And the little chap in the deck chair might be Signor Aristo, an Italian, who rooms next door, in thirty-six.
Entries with "aristo-"
aristokraatti: aristokraatti (Finnish) Origin & history aristo- + -kraatti Pronunciation Hyphenation: a|ris|to|kraat|ti IPA: [ˈɑristoˌkrɑːtːi] Noun aristocrat Derived words &…
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Aristo Popularity
In the U.S. in 2018, less than 5 boys were given the name. Less than 5 girls were given the name.
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