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patrician

/pətɹˈɪʃən/

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noun

Patricio

(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. "

El senador, nacido en una larga línea de terratenientes adinerados, era un verdadero patricio en la sociedad romana.

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noun

Patricio, noble

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. "

Aunque era un patricio con una larga historia familiar de riqueza e influencia, aún así trabajó duro para ganarse su propio éxito.

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noun

Persona versada en las obras de los Padres de la Iglesia

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. "

El profesor, un verdadero conocedor de las obras de los Padres de la Iglesia, podía citar sin esfuerzo a Agustín y discutir las sutilezas de la teología cristiana primitiva con cualquiera.

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adjective

Patricio

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. "

El museo exhibió varios artefactos que mostraban el lujoso estilo de vida de las familias patricias durante la República Romana.

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adjective

Patricio, noble

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. "

El curador del museo describió al sujeto de la pintura como poseedor de un porte distintivamente patricio, señalando la postura refinada y la ropa cara que sugerían orígenes nobles.

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