🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

귀족

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gwijok

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Patrician/pəˈtrɪʃ.ən/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"고대 로마에서 귀족은 권력을 가진 계층이었습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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