Definition of Patrician

relating to an individual born into a lofty position or an aristocratic family

Examples of Patrician in a sentence

Marcus was born into a patrician family of great wealth.  

As a member of the patrician class, the politician frequently associates with the country’s leaders.  

My wealthy grandmother’s standoffish behavior is a part of her patrician upbringing.  

Although Titus has not acquired a patrician rank yet, he is working his way up the social ladder.  

Since Leo is a member of the working class, he would be out of place at a patrician social club.  

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