patriciate

pa.tri.ci.ate

n.（名词）
Nobility or aristocracy.
贵族；贵族阶级
The rank, position, or term of office of a patrician.
贵族的等级、地位或任期

来源：
Latin patrici3tus
拉丁语 patrici3tus
from patricius [patrician] * see patrician
源自 patricius [贵族] *参见 patrician