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Patrician (ancient Rome)

In ancient Rome, there were different groups of people based on how much money and power they had. Patricians were the most special and important group. They were like the kings and queens of ancient Rome. They had a lot of money, owned a lot of land, and had many servants to help them with their work.

The patricians were also the people who made the laws and decided what was good and bad for everyone in Rome. They were very powerful and had a lot of influence over other people. People looked up to them and respected them because of their wealth and power.

But being a patrician was not easy. They had to work very hard to maintain their wealth and status. They had to make sure they always had enough money and that their land and businesses were doing well. They also had to study and learn about law and history so they could make good decisions for Rome.

In summary, patricians were the most powerful and wealthy people in ancient Rome who made important decisions for the city. They worked hard to maintain their status and were respected by others.