anti-aristocratic
adjective
an·ti-aris·to·crat·ic
ˌan-tē-ə-ˌri-stə-ˈkra-tik 
(ˌ)a-ˌri-stə-,
ˌa-rə-stə-,
ˌan-ˌtī-
: opposed to or hostile toward the aristocracy or aristocratic sensibilities
an anti-aristocratic attitude
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The French Revolution radically changed the course of fashion, as the rise of anti-aristocratic sentiment toward the end of the 18th century led to a decline in the popularity of ostentatious and extravagant forms of dress.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Anti-aristocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-aristocratic. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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