A-ris’to-crāt or Ār’is-to-crāt, n.

(Synop., § 130), n. [Fr. aristocrate. See supra.] 1. One who favors an aristocracy in principle or practice. Burke. His whole family are accused of being aristocrats. Romilly, 1792. A born aristocrat, bred radical. E. B. Browning. 2. One who is overbearing in his temper or habits; a proud or haughty person.