patriarch
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- noun
- /ˈpeɪtriˌɑrk/
- Is he now a proud grandfather or even great-grandfather, the patriarch of a large, prosperous family?
- family patriarch
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Watch on YouTubeErnest and Julio were the the two patriarchs you might say, of that clan.
- Ernest and Julio were the the two patriarchs you might say, of that clan.
- In prior generations, a cold, remote, invalidating, unempathic, unavailable patriarch or father was normal.
- That emboldens the men in the family, which is often led by a narcissistic patriarch.
- And I think it was because I grew up around older people built with my grandparents kind of being, you know, patriarchs for me.
- And that if you empower these black patriarchs, these black powerful men, they will sort of preside over, they will take care of their own.
- Each family name essentially represents a patriarch, a second in command or the kids.
- The cruel patriarch of a family finally has his parent, finally has his.
- I'm the first, I'm the patriarch and of my family's fandom and I grew up in Jersey, which was very split.
Examples
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But, as long as there have been Byrneses, there's always been a patriarch to lead our family through good times and bad.
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The patriarch of our clan?
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- The patriarch of our organization.
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The mood of the patriarch can be imperative, especially to his daughter.
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Among the living, it is the patriarch who is charged with the payment of bridewealth.
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Prince Philip is head of the royal family and patriarch of the princes, known as a no-nonsense and tough gruff military man.
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The Brady kids plead with patriarch Mr. Brady to accept the invitation, which he does.
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The Grizzly Giant is the acknowledged patriarch of the Mariposa Grove of Sequoias.
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The patriarch of the family makes all the important decisions during gatherings.
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He is seen as the wise patriarch of the tribe, offering guidance and leadership.
Synonyms
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A person who leads a group or community
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A person who helped start something important, like a country
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A respected older person who leads an Arab tribe or village
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A respected man who leads an Arab family, village, or tribe
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A person who leads a group like a tribe or clan
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A person who leads a group of people in a traditional community
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A man who leads a village or tribe and makes decisions for the group
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A man who leads a family and makes its decisions, especially in ancient Rome
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A person who leads an Arab family group or village and makes important community decisions
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A person who leads an Arab village, tribe, or family and has power in the community
A father who is the main adult in a family
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Etymology
Patriarch comes from the Greek parts pater meaning 'father' and arch meaning 'ruler' or 'chief', so it is like a 'father-ruler'. That's why a patriarch is the senior man who leads a family or group and often shares wisdom.