Definition of Patriciate
Patriciate
Pat·ri·ci·ate
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The nobility or aristocracy of ancient Rome.
e.g. The patriciate held significant power and influence in Roman society.
(noun)
a person who holds the rank/position of patrician and who thus belongs to the aristocracy in ancient Rome;
e.g. The family was granted the patriciate when they became wealthy.
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