Patriarchs: meaning, definitions and examples
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patriarchs
[ หpeษชtriหษหrk ]
family
The male head of a family or tribe; an elder or leader.
Synonyms
elder, head of the family, leader.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| patriarchs |
Refers to the founding fathers of a family or a clan and often conveys a sense of respect and historical importance.
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| head of the family |
This phrase describes the person who holds the primary authority and responsibility within a family unit. It emphasizes the role of leadership within the household.
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| elder |
This term is used to refer to someone who is older and often respected for their wisdom and experience within a community or family.
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| leader |
A general term used to describe someone who guides or directs a group, organization, or community. It doesn't necessarily pertain to familial or age-related authority.
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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:
๐ต๐น patriarcas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคคเฅเคธเคคเฅเคคเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Patriarchen
๐ฎ๐ฉ patriark
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐัััะฐัั ะธ
๐ต๐ฑ patriarchowie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎถ้ท
๐ซ๐ท patriarches
๐ช๐ธ patriarcas
๐น๐ท patrikler
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ถ์ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุจุทุงุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ patriarchovรฉ
๐ธ๐ฐ patriarchovia
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ patriarhi
๐ฎ๐ธ patrรญarkar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐััะธะฐัั ัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แแแ แฅแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ patriarxlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ patriarcas
Etymology
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.
See also: patriarch, patriarchal.