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    Patriarca (en. Patriarch)

    /patɾiˈaɾka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title given to the father or founder of a family or community.
    The patriarch of the family is the grandfather.
    El patriarca de la familia es el abuelo.
    Person who has power or influence in a group or institution.
    The patriarch of the church made an important decision.
    El patriarca de la iglesia tomó una decisión importante.
    In the religious context, it refers to certain figures from the Old Testament.
    Abraham is known as the patriarch of the Jews.
    Abraham es conocido como el patriarca de los judíos.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'patriarche', which means 'father of the family'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the patriarch of the family
    It refers to the oldest and most respected member of a family.
    el patriarca de la familia
    to behave like a patriarch
    To act with authority or dominance in a group.
    comportarse como un patriarca
    patriarch of the church
    Designation of leaders in religious contexts.
    patriarca de la iglesia

    Related Words

    matriarch
    Woman who exercises authority in a family or group.
    matriarca
    paternal
    Relating to a father or to fatherly relationships.
    paternal
    family
    Set of people connected by kinship ties.
    familia

    Slang Meanings

    It colloquially refers to a man who has a lot of authority in his home.
    That guy is the patriarch of his house; everyone obeys him.
    Ese tipo es el patriarca de su casa, todos lo obedecen.
    Used to describe an older man who behaves in a traditional manner.
    My grandfather is a true patriarch in his way of thinking.
    Mi abuelo es un verdadero patriarca en su forma de pensar.