Meaning of the word patrician in English
What does patrician mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
patrician
US /pəˈtrɪʃ.ən/
UK /pəˈtrɪʃ.ən/
Noun
an aristocrat or nobleman
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In ancient Rome, the patricians were members of the upper class.
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He came from a long line of wealthy patricians.
Adjective
belonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy
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His manners were distinctly patrician, refined and elegant.
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The old mansion had a grand, almost patrician air about it.