noun
patrician
Patrician (noun) means a member of one of the families making up the Roman citizen body before the plebeian order arose; in later use, someone who, by birth or by a special grant, belonged to the highest class of Romans and, holding certain property, was entitled by right to a seat in the Senate.
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1
A member of one of the families making up the Roman citizen body before the plebeian order arose; in later use, someone who, by birth or by a special grant, belonged to the highest class of Romans and, holding certain property, was entitled by right to a seat in the Senate.
2
A person born into a noble or aristocratic family.
"The emperor elevated several loyal families to the status of patricians."
3
Someone well versed in the writings or way of life of the early Christian Fathers.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French patricien, from Latin patricius, which derives from patrēs cōnscrīptī, meaning "Roman senators". It may also have been formed from Latin patricius plus -ian.
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What is the meaning of patrician?
"patrician" (noun) means a member of one of the families making up the Roman citizen body before the plebeian order arose; in later use, someone who, by birth or by a special grant, belonged to the highest class of Romans and, holding certain property, was entitled by right to a seat in the Senate.
What is another word for patrician?
Other words for "patrician" include aristocrat.
What is the opposite of patrician?
The opposite of "patrician" is plebeian.
What are the different meanings of patrician?
"patrician" has 3 main meanings: 1. A member of one of the families making up the Roman citizen body before the plebeian order arose; in later use, someone who, by birth or by a special grant, belonged to the highest class of Romans and, holding certain property, was entitled by right to a seat in the Senate; 2. A person born into a noble or aristocratic family; 3. Someone well versed in the writings or way of life of the early Christian Fathers.
