pro-aristocracy
|pro-ar-is-toc-ra-cy|
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/proʊ-ˌærɪˈstɑkrəsi/
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/prəʊ-ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/
for rule by the elite
Etymology
'pro-' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pro', where 'pro' meant 'for'; 'aristocracy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aristokratia', where 'aristos' meant 'best' and 'kratos' meant 'power' or 'rule'.
'aristocracy' comes from Greek 'aristokratia' → Latin and later Old French/Medieval forms → Middle English 'aristocracie' and eventually modern English 'aristocracy'. The compound 'pro-aristocracy' is a modern English formation combining the Latin prefix 'pro-' with the inherited noun 'aristocracy'.
Originally 'aristokratia' meant 'rule of the best' in Greek; over time 'aristocracy' came to mean 'rule by a privileged class' and 'pro-aristocracy' came to mean 'in favor of rule or privileges of that class.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the position or stance of being in favor of aristocracy; support for rule or privileges of the aristocratic class.
The candidate's pro-aristocracy views alienated many voters.
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Adjective 1
favoring or supportive of aristocracy; expressing a pro-aristocracy viewpoint.
She adopted a pro-aristocracy position during the debate on reform.
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