Crossword Genius

Third character in Enid Blyton novel about international aristocracy (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nobility

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'aristocracy' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for nobility that I've seen before include "Toffs" , "Aristocrats generally" , "Persons of title" , "Peerage" , "Privileged class holding hereditary titles" .)

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