Patriarch

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪtriːˌɑːrk/

Patriarch (noun)

  1. A man who is the head of a family or group, often with authority over others.
  2. A senior male leader in certain religious groups, often with special authority.

Examples

  • The patriarch of the family made all the important decisions.
  • The patriarch addressed the congregation during the service.

Common collocations: family patriarch, traditional patriarch, religious patriarch, spiritual patriarch

Synonyms of Patriarch

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Patriarch

  • — refers to a female head of a family or tribe.