patriciate

noun

pə-ˈtri-shē-ət How to pronounce patriciate (audio)
Definition of patriciatenext
as in aristocracy
the highest class in a society the patriciate regarded patronage of the arts as a moral and social duty

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  1. aristocracy
  2. nobility
  3. gentry
Noun
  • The little one will also inherit a minor royal title from Edo's side of the family, as he is descended from Italian aristocracy.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Most came from the Prussian aristocracy, a group traditionally wary of Hitler's populism and Nazi ideology.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of aristocracy
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  • La Redoute, originally built over two centuries ago as a ballroom and concert hall for high-ranking nobility, has a rich history as a venue for grand events.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Robert might be moving to the United States, Yasmin is marrying into nobility, and Rishi has hit rock bottom.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of nobility
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  • Weather permitting but even in the occasional, rejuvenating drizzle, in wellies and hunting jackets like English gentry, Asher and Carol would tramp the grounds with the trio of dogs manic over every deer or rabbit.
    Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
  • As Industry expands its scope outside the trading floor and into the halls of power—involving government officials, media moguls, and members of Britain’s landed gentry—the stakes are about more than just money.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
Definition of gentry
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