Patrician
/pəˈtrɪʃn/noun
A person of high social rank or noble by birth.
He was born into a patrician family.
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Nobility Usage
Use 'patrician' to refer to people with noble heritage, especially in historical or literary contexts.
Her patrician lineage could be traced back to medieval royalty.
Pro Tip 2/2Modern Connotation
'Patrician' implies class and elegance in today's usage, but can sound pretentious if overused.
His patrician demeanor made him stand out at the casual gathering.
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aristocrateliteexaltgentrylordlymagnatenobleupper class
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