aristo
ἄριστος (aristos)
means “best”
Aristo means best. Aristocracy: rule by the 'best'. Aristotle's name means 'best purpose'.
Words built on aristo
- aristocracy: rule by the 'best' (the rich nobles) (aristo + cracy)
- aristocrat: a member of the noble class (aristo + crat)
- Aristotle: a philosopher whose name means 'best purpose' (Aristo + tle)
The Texas version
Aristocracy meant 'rule by the best'. Usually it meant the richest.
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