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aristarchy

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/ˈærɪstɑːrki/ · ar-is-tar-chy

A form of government in which power is held by the elite or nobility.

politics philosophy government

Meanings

nounformal

A form of government in which power is held by the elite or nobility.

ایک ایسی حکومت جس میں اختیار اشرافیہ یا اعلی طبقے کے پاس ہو۔

اشرافیت

ashraafiyat

Synonyms

nobility aristocracy elite ruleزریں طبقہاشرافیہنخبت

Antonyms

democracy mob rule egalitarianismجمہوری حکومتعوام کی حکومتبرابری

Common Collocations

rule of the aristarchy
aristarchy versus democracy

Example Sentences

The concept of aristarchy is often debated in political philosophy.

اشرافیت کا تصور سیاسی فلسفے میں اکثر زیر بحث رہتا ہے۔

Ashraafiyat ka tasavvur siyasi falsafay mein aksar zair-e-bahash rehta hai.

In an aristarchy, laws may favor the elite over the common people.

اشرافیت میں، قوانین اشرافیہ کے حق میں عام لوگوں کے مقابلے میں ہو سکتے ہیں۔

Ashraafiyat mein, qawaid ashrafiya ke haq mein aam logon ke muqable mein ho sakte hain.

Historically, many cultures have seen periods of aristarchy.

تاریخی طور پر، بہت سے ثقافتوں نے اشرافیت کے دور دیکھے ہیں۔

Tareekhi taur par, bohat se saqafat ne ashraafiyat ke dor dekhe hain.

Easily Confused With

aristocracy:Aristocracy is often considered synonymous with aristarchy, but it typically refers to the social class itself rather than the governing body.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'aristocrat' with an added layer of governance.

Imagine a throne room filled with nobles making decisions.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "ἀριστοκρατία (aristokratía)" — rule by the best or nobility

First known use: 19th century

The term aristarchy combines 'aristo-', meaning best, and '-archy', meaning rule or governance. It refers to a form of government led by an elite group.