
Patrician
Nobility Usage
Use 'patrician' to refer to people with noble heritage, especially in historical or literary contexts.
Her patrician lineage could be traced back to medieval royalty.
Modern Connotation
'Patrician' implies class and elegance in today's usage, but can sound pretentious if overused.
His patrician demeanor made him stand out at the casual gathering. Compare with
AristocratEliteExaltGentryLordlyMagnateNobleUpper class
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