Patriarch

usgb/ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/
noun

The male head or leader of a family or tribe.

The patriarch of the family makes all the important decisions.
Visual representation of "patriarch" - The male head or leader of a family or tribe.

Often appears as...

  • family patriarch
  • tribal patriarch
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Authority Figure

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

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My grandfather is the patriarch who approves all our family reunions.
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Traditional Role

Represents traditional gender roles where men were seen as leaders.

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The family business has been passed down to the eldest son, the new patriarch.
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Decision Maker

Implies that the patriarch has the last word in decisions.

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