Patricia

American  

[puh-trish-uh, -tree-shuh] / pəˈtrɪʃ ə, -ˈtri ʃə /

noun

1. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “patrician.”

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Example Sentences

She worked nine months for Rep. Patricia Schroeder, a Colorado Democrat who championed women’s rights and toyed with a run for presidency.

From The Wall Street Journal

“One day we lifted the cover of the window blind and saw a bag stuck there,” said Patricia Fernández, a public-sector employee.

From The Wall Street Journal

Patricia Andrade, 63, has lived in the U.S. for some 40 years, raising two children now in their 30s, conducting public-health research and founding a nonprofit, Raíces Venezolanas Miami.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sen. Patricia Fahy introduced a bill in the New York Senate in July 2025, arguing that “there is mounting evidence that the use of masked and unmarked ICE agents is creating a serious public safety risk.”

From Slate

“Most people do want to pay their medical providers, especially in this situation of an OB/GYN. If you’re going to have more kids or continue to see that provider, you want to maintain a good relationship with them,” said Patricia Kelmar, senior director of healthcare campaigns at Public Interest Research Group.

From MarketWatch