aristocratism; patricianism; rule by the nobility
A political concept holding that only the nobility is qualified to govern. Often used in historical or philosophical contexts.
Aristocratism was discussed as one of the political ideas of ancient Greece.
His paper analyzes the decline of aristocratism in 19th-century Europe.
Democracy, rule by the people, in contrast to rule by the nobility.
Oligarchy, rule by a small group, which may overlap with but is not identical to aristocratism.
Compound of 貴族 (nobility) and 主義 (principle, -ism). The term is a direct translation of Western political concepts such as 'aristocratism'.