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patricians

The word “patricians” has 3 syllables: pa-tri-cians

It's pronounced as /pəˈtrɪʃ.ənz/

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In the thesaurus, “patricians” has 14 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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Synonyms for patricians

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Meanings of patricians

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • In ancient Rome, patricians held most of the political and social power.
  • The patricians lived in grand villas, far removed from the lives of commoners.
  • Over time, the influence of the patricians began to decline as new classes rose.
  • Only patricians were allowed to vote in the earliest Roman assemblies.
  • The museum exhibit focused on the daily lives of Roman patricians and their servants.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to patricians, such as: aristocrats, blue bloods, boors, canailles, commoners, fellaheen, fellahin.

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