Aristocratism
Definition
An attitude, doctrine, or behavior characterized by attachment to the values, privileges, and lifestyle of the aristocracy. The term denotes caste spirit, caste pride, or the tendency to exhibit exclusivism, exaggerated refinement, and social or intellectual superiority in relation to the general public.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Aristocratism
- Elitism
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, regular structural variations. |
| Formation | Formed from the root 'aristocrat' combined with the productive abstract suffix '-ism'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ris.to.kra.ˈtism] |
| Source | Sociological and Political Terms Encyclopedia |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Criticul literar a taxat acel aristocratism afișat de scriitor în eseurile sale culturale.
EN: The literary critic penalized that aristocratism displayed by the writer in his cultural essays.
RO: În secolul al XIX-lea, un anumit aristocratism politic bloca accesul claselor de mijloc la vot.
EN: In the 19th century, a certain political aristocratism blocked the middle classes' access to voting.
RO: Ea respingea orice formă de aristocratism, preferând simplitatea și egalitatea în relațiile umane.
EN: She rejected any form of aristocratism, preferring simplicity and equality in human relations.
Idioms & Phrases
Aristocratism intelectual / Intellectual aristocratism
RO: Atitudine de superioritate bazată pe erudiție și cultură, ce respinge formele de cultură populară.
EN: An attitude of superiority based on erudition and culture, rejecting forms of popular culture.
Aristocratism social / Social aristocratism
RO: Sistem de valori promovat de clasele nobiliare pentru a-și menține poziția privilegiată în stat.
EN: A system of values promoted by noble classes to maintain their privileged position in the state.
Manifestare de aristocratism / Display of aristocratism
RO: Act sau comportament prin care o persoană își scoate în evidență originile alese sau titlurile.
EN: An act or behavior through which a person highlights their choice origins or titles.
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