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patriarch

noun

/ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

Meaning

a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group

As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.

the patriarch of

paterfamilias, elder, forefather, chieftain, father figure

matriarch, subordinate, junior

family patriarch, clan patriarch, church patriarch, patriarch of the family, patriarchal authority

a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood

a fixed regular payment, usually for services or to cover living expenses

an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt

One's father and mother.

a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro

The quality of being on time or arriving at the scheduled time, showing respect for time management.