patrician

• Zu einer Person von hohem sozialem Rang oder adliger Herkunft gehörend; oft verwendet, um kultivierte oder aristokratische Eigenschaften zu beschreiben.

Relating to a person of high social rank or noble birth; often used to describe refined or aristocratic qualities.

1. Noble or aristocraticC1formal

   Relating to or characteristic of the highest social class or nobility.

   Aristokratisch

   • He had a patrician bearing that commanded respect.
   • The patrician families of ancient Rome held most of the political power.
   • Her patrician features and refined manners set her apart.

   Synonymearistocraticblue-bloodedelitenobletitledupper-class

   Antonymecommonlower classplebeianworking-class

2. Refined or elegantC1formal

   Having or showing the refined manners and tastes associated with the upper class.

   Aristokratisch

   • The room was decorated with a patrician sense of style.
   • His patrician taste in art was evident in his collection.
   • She spoke with a patrician accent that hinted at her upbringing.

   Synonymearistocraticcourtlycultivateddignifiedelegantgenteelnoblepolishedrefinedsophisticated

   Antonymecoarsecommoncrudeplebeianuncouthunrefinedvulgar

• Ein Substantiv, das eine Person mit vornehmer Erziehung und feinen Manieren oder ein Mitglied des Adels bzw. der Oberschicht bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a person of refined upbringing and manners, or a member of the aristocracy.

1. AristocratC1formal

   A person belonging to the highest social class, especially in ancient Rome or later European societies.

   Patrizier

   • The patricians held most of the political power in the early Roman Republic.
   • He was born into a family of wealthy patricians.
   • The patrician class often looked down upon the plebeians.

   Synonymearistocratblue bloodgrandeelordnoblenoblemanpeer

   Antonymecommonerplebeian

2. Refined PersonC1formal

   A person of refined upbringing, manners, and taste, often associated with high culture.

   Aristokrat

   • She carried herself like a true patrician, with grace and elegance.
   • His patrician demeanor made him stand out at the casual gathering.
   • The art collector was a patrician who appreciated only the finest works.

   Synonymearistocratblue bloodnoble

   Antonymeboorcommonerplebeianproletarianvulgarian