optimate

IPA(Pronunciation)

historical

(historical) A member of the patrician ruling class in republican Ancient Rome; an aristocrat, a noble.

Japanese Meaning

（歴史的）共和政古代ローマにおける貴族統治階級の一員、すなわち貴族または上流階級の人を指す。

As an optimate, Marcus defended the Senate's authority against popular reforms.

ローマ共和政期の支配階級の一員として、マルクスは民衆派の改革に対して元老院の権威を擁護した。

Sense（1）

(historical) A member of the patrician ruling class in republican Ancient Rome; an aristocrat, a noble.

The elaboration of her sateen costume (somewhat dirty and torn now) showed that she was an optimate.

optimates

（ plural ）