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patrician

/pətɹˈɪʃən/

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noun

Patrizier

(antiquity) A member of any of the families constituting the populus Romanus, or body of Roman citizens, before the development of the plebeian order; later, one who, by right of birth or by special privilege conferred, belonged to the senior class of Romans, who, with certain property, had by right a seat in the Roman Senate.

Examples :

"The senator, born into a long line of wealthy landowners, was a true patrician in Roman society. "

Der Senator, der aus einer langen Reihe wohlhabender Landbesitzer stammte, war ein wahrer Patrizier in der römischen Gesellschaft.

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noun

Adliger, Aristokrat

A person of high birth; a nobleman.

Examples :

"Even though he was a patrician with a long family history of wealth and influence, he still worked hard to earn his own success. "

Obwohl er ein Adliger mit einer langen Familiengeschichte von Reichtum und Einfluss war, arbeitete er hart, um seinen eigenen Erfolg zu erringen.

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noun

Kenner der Werke der Kirchenväter

One familiar with the works of the Christian Fathers; one versed in patristic lore or life.

Examples :

"The professor, a true patrician, could effortlessly quote Augustine and discuss the nuances of early Christian theology with anyone. "

Der Professor, ein wahrer Kenner der Werke der Kirchenväter, konnte mühelos Augustinus zitieren und die Nuancen der frühen christlichen Theologie mit jedem diskutieren.

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adjective

Patrizisch, vornehm

Of or pertaining to the Roman patres ("fathers") or senators, or patricians.

Examples :

"The museum displayed several artifacts showcasing the patrician families' luxurious lifestyle during the Roman Republic. "

Das Museum zeigte mehrere Artefakte, die den luxuriösen Lebensstil der patrizischen Familien während der Römischen Republik veranschaulichten.

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adjective

Adelig, vornehm

Of, pertaining to, or appropriate to, a person of high birth; noble; not plebeian.

Examples :

"The museum curator described the painting's subject as having a distinctly patrician bearing, noting the refined posture and expensive clothing that suggested noble origins. "

Der Kurator des Museums beschrieb das Subjekt des Gemäldes als eine ausgesprochen vornehme Erscheinung, wobei er die feine Haltung und die teure Kleidung bemerkte, die auf eine adlige Herkunft hindeuteten.

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