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optimate

Pronunciation: /ˈɒptɪmət/

Definition of optimate

noun (plural optimates /ɒptɪˈmeɪtiːz/)

  • a member of the patrician order in ancient Rome:he privately urged Cicero to determined action on behalf of the optimates
  • a noble or aristocrat.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin plural optimates 'aristocrats', noun use of optimas 'aristocratic', from optimus 'best'

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