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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. "
complained verb
/kəmˈpleɪnd/
To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."
unsophisticated adjective
/ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/ /ˌʌnsoʊˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/
