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patriarch

The word “patriarch” has 3 syllables: pa-tri-arch

It's pronounced as /ˈpeɪ.tri.ɑrk/

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In the thesaurus, “patriarch” has 22 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for patriarch along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for patriarch

Meanings of patriarch

  • noun
    1. The highest form of bishop, in the ancient world having authority over other bishops in the province but now generally as an honorary title; in Roman Catholicism, considered a bishop second only to the Pope in rank.
    2. In Biblical contexts, a male leader of a family, tribe or ethnic group, especially one of the twelve sons of Jacob (considered to have created the twelve tribes of Israel) or (in plural) Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
    3. A founder of a political or religious movement, an organization or an enterprise.
    4. An old leader of a village or community.
    5. The male progenitor of a genetic or tribal line, or of a clan or extended family.
    6. The male head of a household or nuclear family.

Example Sentences

  • The family looked up to the wise old patriarch for guidance.
  • As the patriarch of the clan, he made all the major decisions.
  • The novel centers around a powerful patriarch struggling to hold his family together.
  • In traditional societies, the patriarch often holds both spiritual and political authority.
  • The aging patriarch passed down his legacy to the next generation.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms or another words to patriarch, such as: ancestor, dad, daddy, dean, elder, elder statesman, father.

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