What is a patriarch?

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Noun (Christianity) 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. [from 9th c.] 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. [from 13th c.] A founder of a political or religious movement, an organization or an enterprise. [from 16th c.] An old leader of a village or community. The male head of a tribal line or family. Find more words! 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Gene Hackman's performance as outcast family patriarch Royal is an absolute joy to watch. The patriarch of the family cautiously goes into the kitchen only to find that there is only a half quart of milk and two slices of bread left! The head of the house is the elderly father or the patriarch of the family, and the mother has authority over her daughter-in-law. The close-knit family was headed by a patriarch who made all pivotal decisions. The family patriarch, Jack, makes a foolish decision that affects the rest of the family for decades. See Also What is another word for patriarch? What is the opposite of patriarch? Sentences with the word patriarch Words that rhyme with patriarch What is the plural of patriarch? What is the adverb for patriarch? What is the adjective for patriarch? What is the noun for patriarch? Translations for patriarch Nearby Definitions patria potestas patrials patriality patrial patri- patresses patriarchal patriarchal church patriarchalism patriarchalisms patriarchalist patriarchalistic 9-letter Words Starting With p pa pat patr patri patria patriar patriarc