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I'm aware, having taken Ancient Greek in high school, thank you very much. Meanings shift. An aristocracy is not a meritocracy and is mostly distinguished by it

I'm aware, having taken Ancient Greek in high school, thank you very much. Meanings shift. An aristocracy is not a meritocracy and is mostly distinguished by its reliance on social status instead of actual merit. See e.g.: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/aristocracy https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/aristocr...

bilvar 2y ago
I’m Greek so I’m using the actual meaning of the word, not the one produced by Western hegemony.
- Tainnor 2y ago
  We're speaking English here and not Greek.
  - bilvar 2y ago
    I’m not asking you to speak Greek, just to respect it.
    - samatman 2y ago
      Aristocracy is not a Greek word. You're confusing it with the Greek word aristocracy. Hope that helps.