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patrician Definition


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patrician
noun
    1. historical
      A member of the aristocracy of ancient Rome. Compare plebeian (sense 1).
    2. historical
      An aristocrat in certain medieval European provinces or cities.
    3. An aristocrat.
      Thesaurus: aristocrat, noble, gentleman, lord.
    4. Someone who is thought of as refined and sophisticated.
adj
    1. Belonging or relating to the aristocracy, especially that of ancient Rome.
      Thesaurus: aristocratic, noble, high-born, royal.
    2. Refined and sophisticated.
Etymology: 15c: from Latin patricius having a noble father, from pater father.



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