patriarch

Meanings

• noun

  A male ancestor, especially the head of a family or clan.

  - "The patriarch of the family ruled with an iron fist."
  - "The patriarch of the clan was respected and revered by all."

• noun

  A religious leader, especially the head of an Eastern Orthodox Church.

  - "The patriarch of Constantinople is the spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church."
  - "The patriarch presided over the council of bishops."

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Antonyms

materfamilias , matriarch

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Synonyms

ancestor , forebear , forefather , highfather , paterfamilias

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patriarch
arch , marque , parakeet , spearhead

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Variants

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patriarch , patriarchs , ecumenical patriarch , ecumenical patriarches

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Etymology

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From Greek patrios, meaning 'of one's father'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known use of the word 'patriarch' in English was in 1382.

2. The Eastern Orthodox Church has five patriarchates: Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, Jerusalem, and Moscow.

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Related Concepts

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1. Matriarch: A female ancestor or head of a family or clan.

2. Patriarchy: A social system in which men hold power and women are subordinate.

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Culture

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In literature, the patriarch is often portrayed as a wise and powerful leader, who uses his authority to protect and guide his family or clan. In art, patriarchs are depicted as revered figures, often with long beards and robes. In music, there are several songs with the title 'Patriarch' that explore themes of family, power, and tradition.

How to Memorize "patriarch"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wise, powerful man with a long beard and robes, sitting at the head of a large family or clan.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'patriarch' with the idea of a strong, respected leader.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pat is a Rich Ancestor' to remember the definition of 'patriarch'.

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