Patriarch
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British pronunciation/pˈætɹɪˌɑːk/
American pronunciation/ˈpeɪtɹiˌɑɹk/

Definition & Meaning of "patriarch"

Patriarch
01

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

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In the household, the patriarch was the ultimate authority, making important decisions that shaped the direction of the family's future.
The respected patriarch of the tribe was revered for his wisdom, and his decisions carried great weight in matters of governance and tradition.
Throughout generations, the eldest son of the family inherited the role of patriarch, carrying on the legacy of his ancestors and upholding their values.
02

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

03

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

04

a man who is older and higher in rank than yourself

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