Rule by the best and the wisest people.
A system of government based on rule by ability (merit) rather than by wealth or social position.
Aristocracy is a type of government.
Planter Aristocracy is a tobacco and slavery powered form of democracy titled the planter aristocracy.
Members of the natural aristocracy were individuals who gained social and political status through their inherent talents, virtues, and contributions to society, rather than through wealth or noble birth. This concept, popularized by figures like Thomas Jefferson, emphasized meritocracy, where leadership and influence stemmed from personal merit, education, and public service. The natural aristocracy was seen as essential for a healthy republic, as they were believed to possess the qualities necessary for governance and civic responsibility.
Saudi Arabia is an aristocracy.
An aristocracy.
The aristocracy are the nobles of a country. A country ruled by such people may also be called an aristocracy
American Aristocracy was created in 1916.
The Greek meaning for aristocracy is αριστοκρατία.
The aristocracy always has more than the ordinary person. People love reading about what the aristocracy is doing.
In theory, they should not be different, but in practice they are. Aristocracy literally means 'rule of the best'; bureaucracy is a system where rule is done by appointed officials who generally are well-trained in their field (good training is also called 'merit'). In theory, aristocracy should be meritocracy (which means rule by those who are best qualified) as bureaucracy usually is, but in history, aristocracy is associated with rule of the nobility and privileged who earn their position not by ability but by birthright. In some countries too (i.e.) former communist countries) bureaucrats also exploited their positions to attain things they did not earn. But in general, yes, the two are different but they technically should not be.
The opposite of aristocracy (heriditary nobility) would be commoners.