Patrician Definition
pə-trĭshən
patricians
noun
patricians
A person of refined upbringing, manners, and tastes.
American Heritage
In ancient Rome.
Webster's New World
Any person of high social rank; aristocrat.
Webster's New World
A member of one of the noble families of the ancient Roman Republic, which before the third century bc had exclusive rights to the Senate and the magistracies.
American Heritage
A person of high rank in some medieval Italian republics and in certain free cities of the German Empire.
Webster's New World
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adjective
Of or characteristic of patricians.
Webster's New World
Noble; aristocratic.
Webster's New World
Of, pertaining to, or appropriate to, a person of high birth; noble; not plebeian.
Wiktionary
Of or pertaining to the Roman patres (fathers) or senators, or patricians.
Wiktionary
Of or relating to Saint Patrick.
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Noun
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patriciansOrigin of Patrician
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Middle English patricion from Old French patricien from Latin patricius from patrēs (cōnscrīptī) enrolled fathers, senators pl. of pater patr- father pəter- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Middle French patricien, from Latin patricius, derived from patres conscripti (“Roman senators").
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