antediluvian patriarch
noun phrase
Meaning
A man from the biblical period preceding the Great Flood, often characterized by extreme longevity and ancestral status.
Examples
- The text lists each antediluvian patriarch along with the number of years he lived before his death.
- Scholars often analyze the genealogy of the antediluvian patriarch to understand ancient cultural perceptions of time.
Synonyms: ancient ancestor, biblical forefather, pre-flood elder, antediluvian figure