patrician

• Qui appartient à l'aristocratie ou à la haute société, ou qui évoque des qualités raffinées, nobles ou distinguées.

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.

   patricien (noble, aristocratique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaristocraticblue-bloodedelitenobletitledupper-class

   Antonymescommonlower classplebeianworking-class

2. Refined or elegantC1formal

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

   Raffiné, distingué

   • 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.

   Synonymesaristocraticcourtlycultivateddignifiedelegantgenteelnoblepolishedrefinedsophisticated

   Antonymescoarsecommoncrudeplebeianuncouthunrefinedvulgar

• Nom désignant une personne de la haute aristocratie ou, par extension, une personne d'un raffinement et de manières distinguées.

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.

   Patricien (aristocrate)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaristocratblue bloodgrandeelordnoblenoblemanpeer

   Antonymescommonerplebeian

2. Refined PersonC1formal

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

   Personne raffinée

   • 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.

   Synonymesaristocratblue bloodnoble

   Antonymesboorcommonerplebeianproletarianvulgarian