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Tainnor
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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 its reliance on social status instead of actual merit.
See e.g.:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/aristocr...
bilvar
on Nov 6, 2024
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I’m Greek so I’m using the actual meaning of the word, not the one produced by Western hegemony.
Tainnor
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We're speaking English here and not Greek.
bilvar
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I’m not asking you to speak Greek, just to respect it.
samatman
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Aristocracy is not a Greek word. You're confusing it with the Greek word aristocracy. Hope that helps.
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See e.g.: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/aristocr...