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patriarch
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/pɐtɾiˈaɾkɐ/pa·tri·ar·ca
Definitions
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The male head of a family or tribe; a man who is the founder or most important member of a group.
Usage examples
“He was regarded as the patriarch of the small community.”
“The biblical patriarchs are important figures in religious texts.”
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Antonyms
Common combinations
family patriarchbiblical patriarchtribal patriarch
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A high-ranking bishop in certain Christian churches.
Usage examples
“The Patriarch of Constantinople is a key figure in Eastern Orthodoxy.”
“He was appointed Patriarch of the diocese.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
Eastern PatriarchPatriarch of Alexandria