an aristocrat or nobleman 贵族 ■(N. Amer.)a member of a long-established wealthy family (北美)(历史悠久的富贵家族的)成员 ■a member of a noble family or class in ancient Rome (古罗马贵族的)成员
adjective
belonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy 贵族的;富人的 a proud, patrician face. 一副自豪的贵族面容。 ■(N. Amer.)belonging to or characteristic of a long-established and wealthy family (北美)富人的;富家的 ■belonging to the nobility of ancient Rome (古罗马)贵族的
语源
late Middle English: from Old French patricien, from Latin patricius 'having a noble father', from pater, patr- 'father'