Patriarch
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British pronunciation/pˈætɹɪˌɑːk/
American pronunciation/ˈpeɪtɹiˌɑɹk/

Definitie & Betekenis van "patriarch"

01

patriarch

a powerful or respected man who serves as the head of a family or tribe
02

patriarch

any of the early biblical characters regarded as fathers of the human race
03

patriarch

title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)
04

patriarch

a man who is older and higher in rank than yourself

patriarch

n

patriarchal

adj

patriarchal

adj

patriarchic

adj

patriarchic

adj
example
Voorbeeld
In the household, the patriarch was the ultimate authority, making important decisions that shaped the direction of the family's future.
Throughout generations, the eldest son of the family inherited the role of patriarch, carrying on the legacy of his ancestors and upholding their values.
The respected patriarch of the tribe was revered for his wisdom, and his decisions carried great weight in matters of governance and tradition.
Upon his passing, the patriarch divided his financial assets among his children as part of their patrimony.
Upon the death of the patriarch, the family estate will fall to the eldest son as per the inheritance laws.
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