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patrician
CEFRC1
/pəˈtɹɪʃən/
noun · adjective
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A person from a high social class.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA person of high birth; a nobleman.
Examples
He belonged to an old and wealthy patrician family.
He was a patrician with refined tastes.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
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- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsOne familiar with the works of the Christian Fathers; one versed in patristic lore or life.
A member of any of the families constituting the populus Romanus, or body of Roman citizens, before the development of the plebeian order; later, one who, by right of birth or by special privilege conferred, belonged to the senior class of Romans, who, with certain property, had by right a seat in the Roman Senate.
adjective
Extra meaningOf or pertaining to the Roman patres (“fathers”) or senators, or patricians.
More examples
In contextThe patrician family owned vast lands.
The emperor elevated several loyal families to the status of patricians.
Noble Patricians, Patrons of my right, / Defend the iuſtice of my Cauſe with Armes.
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Origin
noun
Borrowed from Middle French patricien, from Latin patricius, derived from patrēs cōnscrīptī (“Roman senators”). May also have been derived from Latin patricius + -ian