One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
Synonyms of aristocracy in English:
aristocracy
See definition of aristocracy
noun
1the aristocracy
SYNONYMS
the nobility, the peerage, the gentry, the upper class, the ruling class, the privileged class, the elite, high society, the establishment, the patriciate, the haut monde, the beau monde
aristocrats, lords, ladies, peers, peers of the realm, nobles, noblemen, noblewomen, titled men, titled people, titled women, patricians
informal the upper crust, the jet set, the beautiful people, the crème de la crème, the top drawer, aristos
British informal nobs, toffs
ANTONYMS
the working class, the common people, the masses