Example sentences for: aristocracy

How can you use “aristocracy” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Until recently, Belgian politics were dominated by an aging Francophone aristocracy, whose wealth was secured by Wallonian mines.

  • This form of justification, which became known as "laxism," may explain why Jesuit priests were the confessors of choice among Europe's Catholic aristocracy.

  • "Thanks to Gielgud and fellow Brits, museum-goers 'from ages 5 to 105' won't be able to attend the 'Hands on History: The British Aristocracy' exhibit, which encouraged attendees to examine life-sized models of past sovereigns and then hypothesize which members of the royal family might have been syphilitic."

  • The stubborn aristocracy and high clergy were anxious to protect their ancient privileges; a burgeoning bourgeoisie longed for reforms that would give them greater opportunity; the peasantry was no longer prepared to bear the burden of feudal extortion; and a growing urban populace of artisans groaned under intolerable hardships.

  • The city is for the aristocracy, and the suburbs are for the bourgeoisie.


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