equites
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patricians noun
/pəˈtrɪʃənz/ /peɪˈtrɪʃənz/
(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.
"In ancient Rome, the patricians held significant power and influence, controlling the Senate and often leading the government. "
aristocratic adjective
/ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/
Of, pertaining to, or favouring, an aristocracy
considerable noun
/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/
A thing to be considered, consideration.
businessmen noun
/ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznɪsmən/
A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution.
"The businessmen in suits negotiated the deal over lunch. "
equestrian noun
/ɪˈkwɛstriən/ /iˈkwɛstriən/
An equestrian person; a horserider.
classes noun
/klasɪz/ /klɑːsɪz/ /kleəsɪz/
A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.
