PATRIARCH


Meaning of PATRIARCH in English

(~s)

1.

A ~ is the male head of a family or tribe.

The ~ of the house, Mr Jawad, rules it with a ferocity renowned throughout the neighbourhood...

N-COUNT

2.

A ~ is the head of one of a number of Eastern Christian Churches.

N-COUNT; N-TITLE

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