pat
riarch
Plural
patriarchs
1
a powerful or respected man who serves as the head of a family or tribe
- 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.
Synonyms:
2
any of the early biblical characters regarded as fathers of the human race
3
title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)
4
a man who is older and higher in rank than yourself