Eupatrid

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek εὐπατρίδης (eupatrídēs), from εὐ- (eu-, “good”) +‎ πατήρ (patḗr, “father”) +‎ -ίδης (-ídēs, patronymic suffix).

Noun

Eupatrid (plural Eupatrids)

  1. (historical) In Ancient Greece, a member of the noble Attic landowning class.

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Eupatrid (not comparable)

  1. (historical) In Ancient Greece, belonging to the noble Attic landowning class.

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