paterfamilias

The word “paterfamilias” has 6 syllables: pa-ter-fa-mi-li-as

It's pronounced as /ˌpeɪtərfəˈmɪliəs/

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In the thesaurus, “paterfamilias” has 14 synonyms.

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Synonyms for paterfamilias

In Roman society, the paterfamilias held absolute authority over the household.
As the paterfamilias, he was responsible for the family’s reputation and welfare.
The tradition placed great power in the hands of the paterfamilias.
He acted like a modern-day paterfamilias, guiding every family decision.
The role of paterfamilias carried both privilege and heavy responsibility.

On this page you'll find 14 synonyms or another words to paterfamilias, such as: dad, daddy, father, father figure, father image, old man, pa.

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