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Patrician
01
a person belonging to the highest social class or aristocracy in certain societies
Examples
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.
02
a person of refined upbringing and manners
patrician
01
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
02
befitting a person of noble origin
