| Main Entry: | patriciate |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | society |
Synonyms: |
aristocracy, beau monde, beautiful people, blue blood, country set, crème de la creme, elite, flower*, gentility, gentry, glitterati, haut monde, high society, jet set, main line, nobility, polite society, quality, smart set, top drawer, upper class, upper crust, who's who, who's who |