patriarch (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/
Definition
The male head of a family or tribe, or a male elder with authority.
Examples
He was the patriarch of a large and influential family.
The village elder was the patriarch, respected by all.
The story follows the life of the family patriarch as he builds his empire.
How to Use patriarch
- patriarch of a family (collocation)
- The male head or leader of a family. — "He was the respected patriarch of a large and influential family."
- family patriarch (collocation)
- A man who is the oldest male member and head of a family. — "The family patriarch made all the major decisions."
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