patriciado

[pa.tri.si.a.du]

nounmasculinepl: patriciados

patriciate

1. The social class or rank of patricians in ancient Rome

The patriciate held significant political power in the Roman Republic.

O patriciado detinha poder político significativo na República Romana.

2. The collective body of patrician families or nobles

Members of the patriciate enjoyed exclusive privileges and rights.

Os membros do patriciado desfrutavam de privilégios e direitos exclusivos.

3. The period or system of patrician rule or dominance

During the patriciate, social divisions between classes were strictly enforced.

Durante o patriciado, as divisões sociais entre classes eram rigorosamente aplicadas.

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General Brazilian

patriciado

Standard usage in historical and academic contexts

Portugal

patriciado

Standard usage, primarily in historical references

classe patricia

ordem patricia

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