\A*ris"to*crat\ (?; 277), n. [F. aristocrate. See
{Aristocracy}.]
1. One of the aristocracy or people of rank in a community;
   one of a ruling class; a noble.
2. One who is overbearing in his temper or habits; a proud or
   haughty person.
         A born aristocrat, bred radical.      --Mrs.
                                               Browning.
3. One who favors an aristocracy as a form of government, or
   believes the aristocracy should govern.
         His whole family are accused of being aristocrats.
                                               --Romilly.