Patriarch
The father and ruler of a family; one who governs his family or descendants by paternal right; -- usually applied to heads of families in ancient history, especially in Biblical and Jewish history to those who lived before the time of Moses.
A dignitary superior to the order of archbishops; as, the patriarch of Constantinople, of Alexandria, or of Antioch.
A venerable old man; an elder. Also used figuratively.
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Patriarch Quotations
The head of every family will be what Abraham was, the patriarch, the priest and the unlettered lord of his family, and Reason will be the code of laws to all mankind.
Adam Weishaupt
I was everything, patriarch, priest, father and judge.
John Sutter
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Patriarch Translations
patriarch in Dutch is aartsvader, patriarch
patriarch in Spanish is patriarca
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