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Plural
patricians
1
a person belonging to the highest social class or aristocracy in certain societies
- In medieval Europe, the patricians were distinguished by their opulent lifestyles, luxurious mansions, and exclusive access to education and cultural resources.
- The patricians of ancient Rome formed an elite class that controlled political affairs and held positions of authority in the Senate.
- In the feudal system, the land was predominantly owned by the patricians, while the peasants worked the fields.
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a person of refined upbringing and manners