Patriarchs: meaning, definitions and examples

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patriarchs

[ ˈpeɪtriˌɑːrk ]

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family

The male head of a family or tribe; an elder or leader.

Synonyms

elder, head of the family, leader

Examples of usage

The patriarch of the family made the final decision.
The tribal patriarch was highly respected by all members.

Translations

Translations of the word "patriarchs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 patriarcas

🇮🇳 पितृसत्ताओं

🇩🇪 Patriarchen

🇮🇩 patriark

🇺🇦 патріархи

🇵🇱 patriarchowie

🇯🇵 家長

🇫🇷 patriarches

🇪🇸 patriarcas

🇹🇷 patrikler

🇰🇷 가부장

🇸🇦 البطاركة

🇨🇿 patriarchové

🇸🇰 patriarchovia

🇨🇳 族长

🇸🇮 patriarhi

🇮🇸 patríarkar

🇰🇿 патриархтар

🇬🇪 პატრიარქები

🇦🇿 patriarxlar

🇲🇽 patriarcas

Word origin

The word 'patriarchs' has its origins in ancient Greek and Latin, where 'patriarcha' referred to a male head of a family or tribe. Over time, the term expanded to include religious figures such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Bible, who are known as the patriarchs of the Israelites. The concept of patriarchs has been significant in various cultures and religions throughout history, symbolizing authority, wisdom, and lineage.