patrician
noun · adjectiveB2Định nghĩa theo từ loại
Danh từ
noun- 1.
(Ancient Rome)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.
The emperor elevated several loyal families to the status of patricians.
- 3.
One familiar with the works of the Christian Fathers; one versed in patristic lore or life.
Tính từ
adjective- 1.
Of or pertaining to the Roman patres (“fathers”) or senators, or patricians.
- 2.
Of or pertaining to a person of high birth; noble; not plebeian; aristocratic.
- 3.
Characteristic of or appropriate to a person of high birth; classy.
- 4.
Politically active to help people in lower classes, especially in a patronizing or condescending way.
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ine-pro Borrowed from Middle French patricien, from Latin patricius, derived from patrēs cōnscrīptī (Roman senators).