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Patrician
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a person belonging to the highest social class or aristocracy in certain societies
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a person of refined upbringing and manners
patrician
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patriciër
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
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patriciër
befitting a person of noble origin
Voorbeeld
In medieval Europe, the patricians were distinguished by their opulent lifestyles, luxurious mansions, and exclusive access to education and cultural resources.
The patricians of ancient Rome formed an elite class that controlled political affairs and held positions of authority in the Senate.
In the feudal system, the land was predominantly owned by the patricians, while the peasants worked the fields.
