wellborn

adjective

ˈwel-ˈbȯrn How to pronounce wellborn (audio)
Definition of wellbornnext
as in aristocratic
of high birth, rank, or station the wellborn men among the colonists had no experience with physical labor

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  1. aristocratic
  2. noble
Adjective
  • The aristocratic Spencer family has been buoying the yellow pages of The Sun, The Daily Mail, and The Mirror for nearly 50 years.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The latest lesson was about the aristocratic and bourgeois aspect of Gucci.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of aristocratic
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  • Meanwhile, America is now in the war, and veteran Adam is seemingly the only person in Salinas who realizes that this isn’t necessarily a noble thing.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The job called for an officer with enough status to deal with admirals, generals, and prime ministers with noble titles.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of noble
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“Wellborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wellborn. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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