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Landed Aristocracy

/ˈlændɪd ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/
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  1. 1

    A social class consisting of individuals who own large amounts of land and typically hold significant political power.

    "The landed aristocracy played a crucial role in shaping the policies of the country during the 19th century."
  2. 2

    Members of the aristocracy who derive their status and wealth primarily from land ownership.

    "Many members of the landed aristocracy were involved in agriculture and estate management."

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The term 'landed aristocracy' combines 'landed', derived from Old English 'land', meaning 'ground' or 'territory', and 'aristocracy', from Greek 'aristokratia', meaning 'rule of the best'. Historically, it refers to the class of landowners who held significant social and political power, particularly in feudal societies.

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