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    Patricio (en. Patrician)

    /paˈtri.sjo/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    Member of the upper class in ancient Rome.
    Julius Caesar was a renowned patrician.
    Julio César era un patricio de renombre.
    Person who belongs to a noble or aristocratic family.
    The young patrician attended the most exclusive parties.
    El joven patricio asistía a las fiestas más exclusivas.
    In some contexts, refers to someone who holds economic or social privileges.
    The patricians of the city had access to the best resources.
    Los patricios de la ciudad tenían acceso a los mejores recursos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'patricius', meaning 'noble' or 'belonging to a father'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    patrician of culture
    Refers to an influential person in the arts or culture.
    patricio de la cultura
    life of a patrician
    A life characterized by luxury and privileges.
    vida de patricio

    Related Words

    patriciate
    Noble class in a society that holds privileges.
    patriciado
    patrician women
    Historical term related to women of the patrician class.
    patricias
    Roman patrician
    Specifically refers to the patricians of ancient Rome.
    patricio romano

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who acts pretentious or elitist.
    That guy behaves like a patrician, looking down on others.
    Ese tipo se comporta como un patricio, despreciando a los demás.
    A person who feels superior just because of their social status.
    I don't want to be a patrician, I just want to be myself.
    No quiero ser un patricio, solo quiero ser yo mismo.