patrician

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A member of any of the families constituting the populus Romanus, or body of Roman citizens, before the development of the plebeian order; later, one who, by right of birth or by special privilege conferred, belonged to the senior class of Romans, who, with certain property, had by right a seat in the Roman Senate.
2. 2
   A person of high birth; a nobleman.
3. 3
   One familiar with the works of the Christian Fathers; one versed in patristic lore or life.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to the Roman patres (“fathers”) or senators, or patricians.
2. 2
   Of or pertaining to a person of high birth; noble; not plebeian; aristocratic.
3. 3
   Characteristic of or appropriate to a person of high birth; classy.
4. 4
   Politically active to help people in lower classes, especially in a patronizing or condescending way.
5. 5
   Of or relating to Saint Patrick.