PATRICIATE


Meaning of PATRICIATE in English

-shēə̇t, -ēˌāt noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin patriciatus, from patricius patrician + -atus -ate — more at patrician

1. : the position or dignity of a patrician : nobility

2. : the term of office of a patrician

3. : a patrician class : aristocracy

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