patriarch
Translation
patriarch
Examples
He was the patriarch of the family.
He was the patriarch of the family.
The patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church visited.
The patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church visited.
Grammar Patterns
((the patriarch of sth.)) the male head of a family or tribe He is the patriarch of a large clan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: elder, founder, head of family; Antonyms: matriarch
Etymology
From Greek 'patriarkhēs', from 'patria' (family) + 'arkhēs' (ruler), meaning 'father-ruler'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'patri-' as 'father' (like paternal) and 'arch' as 'ruler' (like monarch).