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    Patriarche (en. Patriarch)

    /patʁjaʁk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title held by the head of a family, community, or church.
    The patriarch of the Orthodox Church plays an important role in the Christian faith.
    Le patriarche de l'Église orthodoxe joue un rôle important dans la foi chrétienne.
    A person considered an authority figure in a field.
    This scientist is regarded as the patriarch of modern research.
    Ce scientifique est considéré comme le patriarche de la recherche moderne.
    In a historical context, a patriarch may refer to the founder of a lineage or dynasty.
    Abraham is often seen as the patriarch of the Jews.
    Abraham est souvent vu comme le patriarche des Juifs.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Greek 'patriarches', formed from 'patria' (family) and 'arche' (chief).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    family patriarch
    The head of the family who makes important decisions.
    patriarche de famille
    religious patriarch
    A spiritual leader who leads a religious community.
    patriarche religieux
    patriarch of knowledge
    A person with great influence and knowledge in a particular field.
    patriarche du savoir

    Related Words

    matriarch
    A woman who is the head of a family or community.
    matriarche
    father
    A male figure responsible for a family.
    père
    ancestor
    A person from whom one is descended, often regarded as a source of heritage.
    ancêtre

    Slang Meanings

    Patriarca
    In their group, he considers himself the patriarch.
    Dans leur groupe, il se considère comme le patriarca.
    Grandpa
    He affectionately talks about his grandfather as his grandpa, the patriarch of the family.
    Il parle de son grand-père affectueusement comme de son papi, le patriarche de la famille.