
Patriarch
Authority Figure
Used to describe a man with control or power over a group, often within a family.

My grandfather is the patriarch who approves all our family reunions.
Traditional Role
Represents traditional gender roles where men were seen as leaders.

The family business has been passed down to the eldest son, the new patriarch.
Decision Maker
Implies that the patriarch has the last word in decisions.

As the family patriarch, his word was final on financial matters.
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