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Pronunciation / Transliteration: paˈtʁiːtsiəʁ
"Die Patrizier hatten in der römischen Republik viel Einfluss."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A member of the noble families in ancient Rome, distinguished from the plebeians.
"The patricians held significant power in the early Roman Republic, influencing legislation and governance." - 2
A person of high social rank or aristocracy in modern contexts.
"In the city, the patricians often hosted lavish parties to showcase their wealth and influence."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'patrician' originates from the Latin 'patricius', which referred to the noble class in ancient Rome. The word evolved through Middle English, retaining its association with aristocracy and social elite status.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Patrician" is said worldwide
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patricien
Transliteration: pa.tʁi.sjɛ̃
"Les patriciens avaient un grand pouvoir dans la Rome antique."
Patrizier
Transliteration: paˈtʁiːtsiəʁ
"Die Patrizier hatten in der römischen Republik viel Einfluss."
patrizio
Transliteration: paˈtrittsjo
"I patrizi erano una classe sociale privilegiata nell'antica Roma."
patricio
Transliteration: paˈtɾiθjo
"Los patricios eran la clase noble en la antigua Roma."
patrício
Transliteration: paˈtɾi.si.u
"Os patrícios tinham grande influência na Roma antiga."
पैट्रीशियन
Transliteration: paiṭrīśiyan
"प्राचीन रोम में पैट्रीशियन एक उच्च वर्ग के सदस्य थे।"
贵族
Transliteration: guìzú
"在古罗马，贵族是社会的上层阶级。"
귀족
Transliteration: gwijok
"고대 로마에서 귀족은 권력을 가진 계층이었습니다."
貴族
Transliteration: kizoku
"古代ローマでは貴族が権力を持っていました。"
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