patriarch — the male head of a family or tribe; a man who is regarded as the founder or father of a family, business, or organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the male head of a family or tribe; a man who is regarded as the founder or father of a family, business, or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/
Korean meaning: 가족이나 부족의 남성 우두머리; 가문, 사업체, 조직의 창시자나 아버지로 여겨지는 남성
Korean pronunciation: **페이**트리아크
Example Sentences
- The tech company's patriarch refused to retire, claiming his smartphone was still a rotary phone.
- As the family patriarch, he had the final say in choosing the restaurant for dinner.
- The patriarch of the dynasty passed down his business empire to his eldest son.
patriarch
NOUN//ˈpeɪtriɑːrk//
the male head of a family or tribe; a man who is regarded as the founder or father of a family, business, or organization
The family patriarch shares wisdom and stories with his respectful descendants
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Origin
From Latin patriarcha, derived from Greek patriarkhes, combining patria (fatherland, family) and arkhes (ruler, leader). The term was used in early Christian contexts to describe senior bishops and religious leaders.
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“The tech company's patriarch refused to retire, claiming his smartphone was still a rotary phone.”
“As the family patriarch, he had the final say in choosing the restaurant for dinner.”
“The patriarch of the dynasty passed down his business empire to his eldest son.”
“Every holiday gathering revolved around pleasing the family patriarch and his legendary appetite.”
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