Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patrician
noun
/pəˈtrɪʃ.ən/
Definition
A member of the noble families in ancient Rome.
Examples
- The patricians held significant power over the governance of Rome.
- In ancient societies, the patrician class often controlled wealth and land.
- She was born into a patrician family, granting her many opportunities in life.
Meaning
In historical contexts, patricians were the elite class who held privileges and influence over political and social matters.
Synonyms
- aristocrat
- noble
- elite
