patrician
Pronunciación: [pəˈtrɪʃən]
Palabra
Contexto: «history»
(noun) a member of the highest social class in ancient Rome. They were the wealthy families who had special privileges and power in the government.
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Julius Caesar was a patrician who had a lot of influence in Roman politics.
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Common people, like the plebeians, were not patricians and didn't have the same rights.
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Who were the patricians in ancient Rome?
Contexto: «social class»
(noun) a person who belongs to a high social class today, often used to refer to someone with wealth or influence.
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The patricians of today's society often support the arts and culture.
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Not everyone with money is a patrician; some people may be wealthy but lack influence.
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What qualities make someone a modern-day patrician?
Contexto: «social class»
(adjective) describing someone or something that is related to the qualities of a patrician, like being noble or wealthy.
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The patrician attire he wore was elegant and distinct.
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Her style was not patrician; it was much more casual and simple.
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What does a patrician lifestyle look like?
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