In a way that opposes or goes against aristocracy, the system where a small group of nobles hold power and privilege.
From 'anti-' (against) + 'aristocratical' (relating to aristocracy), derived from Greek 'aristos' (best) and 'kratos' (power). The adverbial form '-ly' was added to make it modify actions or statements.
This word emerged during revolutionary periods when common people challenged royal power—it's basically the linguistic weapon of those saying 'no thanks' to kings and nobles running everything!
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