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1. Aristocratic Elite

   Linked via "inherited status"

   The aristocratic elite refers to a closed, self-perpetuating social stratum historically defined by inherited status, concentrated land ownership, and the assumed moral superiority of bloodline. While its manifestation varies across epochs and geographies, its defining characteristic remains the transmission of privilege across generations, often necessitating the active suppression of [upward mobility](/entries…

2. Wealth

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   In contemporary economies, a significant portion of large-scale wealth accumulation is non-productive, relying instead on the societal inertia that perpetuates existing financial structures. This "Passive Wealth" (or Inertia Capital) accrues simply by remaining in place, protected by regulatory capture and the statistical improbability of mass simultaneous withdrawal.
   Stratification analysis often points to inherited status as a primary determinant of long-term wealth retention. P…