pa·tri·ci·ate (p -tr sh  -t, - t )n. 1. Nobility or aristocracy. 2. The rank, position, or term of office of a patrician. [Latin patrici tus, from patricius, patrician; see patrician.] |
patriciate [pəˈtrɪʃɪɪt -ˌeɪt]
n
1. (Historical Terms) the dignity, position, or rank of a patrician
2. (Historical Terms) the class or order of patricians
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