Patriarch: meaning, definitions and examples
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patriarch
[ หpeษชtriษหrk ]
family leader
A patriarch is the male head of a family or tribe, typically one who is respected and honored for his wisdom and leadership. In some cultures, the patriarch holds significant power and authority over family affairs and decision-making.
Synonyms
elder, head of the family, leader
Examples of usage
- The patriarch of the family made the final decision on important matters.
- In traditional societies, the patriarch is responsible for providing for and protecting his family.
religious leader
In religious contexts, a patriarch is a title given to certain high-ranking bishops in the Eastern Orthodox Church. These patriarchs oversee specific regions and have authority over the clergy and faithful within their jurisdiction.
Synonyms
bishop, clergy leader, spiritual head
Examples of usage
- The patriarch of Constantinople is one of the most prominent figures in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
- The patriarchs play a crucial role in the governance and spiritual guidance of their respective churches.
Translations
Translations of the word "patriarch" in other languages:
๐ต๐น patriarca
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเฅเคฐเคฟเคเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Patriarch
๐ฎ๐ฉ patriark
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐัััะฐัั
๐ต๐ฑ patriarcha
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎถ้ท
- ๆ้ท
- ้ท่
๐ซ๐ท patriarche
๐ช๐ธ patriarca
๐น๐ท patrik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุทุฑูุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ patriarcha
๐ธ๐ฐ patriarcha
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ patriarh
๐ฎ๐ธ forfaรฐir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐััะธะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แแแ แฅแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ patriarx
๐ฒ๐ฝ patriarca
Word origin
The word 'patriarch' comes from the Greek words 'patriarkhฤs', which combines 'patฤr' meaning 'father' and 'arkhล' meaning 'to rule'. The term originally referred to the male head of a family or clan in ancient societies. Over time, it also came to be used in religious contexts to denote high-ranking bishops. The concept of patriarchy, or male dominance in society, is often associated with the idea of a patriarchal family structure.
See also: patriarchal, patriarchs.