of the nobility or aristocracy
• (n.) A nobleman or aristocrat; a chief man in a state or city. • (a.) Of or pertaining to the nobility or aristocracy.
Op'ti·mate adjective [ Latin optimas , -atis , adj., optimates , noun plural, the adherents of the best men, the aristocrats, from optimus the best.] Of or pertaining to the nobility or aristocracy. [ R.] -- noun A nobleman or aristocrat; a chief ma...