Definition of Patriarch

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Patriarch

The father and ruler of a family; one who governs his family or descendants by paternal right; -- usually applied to heads of families in ancient history, especially in Biblical and Jewish history to those who lived before the time of Moses.

A dignitary superior to the order of archbishops; as, the patriarch of Constantinople, of Alexandria, or of Antioch.

A venerable old man; an elder. Also used figuratively.

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Patriarch Quotations

The head of every family will be what Abraham was, the patriarch, the priest and the unlettered lord of his family, and Reason will be the code of laws to all mankind.
Adam Weishaupt

If God is male, then male is God. The divine patriarch castrates women as long as he is allowed to live on in the human imagination.
Mary Daly

I was everything, patriarch, priest, father and judge.
John Sutter

Patriarch Translations

patriarch in Dutch is aartsvader, patriarch
patriarch in Spanish is patriarca

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