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patrician

The word “patrician” has 3 syllables: pa-tri-cian

It's pronounced as /pəˈtrɪʃ.ən/

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In the thesaurus, “patrician” has 41 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

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Synonyms for patrician

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Meanings of patrician

  • noun
    1. (antiquity) A member of any of the families constituting the populus Romanus, or body of Roman citizens, before the development of the plebeian order; later, one who, by right of birth or by special privilege conferred, belonged to the senior class of Romans, who, with certain property, had by right a seat in the Roman Senate.
    2. A person of high birth; a nobleman.
    3. One familiar with the works of the Christian Fathers; one versed in patristic lore or life.
  • adjective
    1. Of or pertaining to the Roman patres ("fathers") or senators, or patricians.
    2. Of, pertaining to, or appropriate to, a person of high birth; noble; not plebeian.

Example Sentences

  • The senator came from a long line of patrician families.
  • His patrician features and calm demeanor gave him an air of authority.
  • In ancient Rome, only patrician citizens could hold certain public offices.
  • She carried herself with a patrician grace that impressed everyone.
  • The museum displayed artifacts once owned by patrician households.

On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to patrician, such as: abased, aristocrat, aristocratic, baseborn, bastard, blue blood, blue-blooded.

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