Great White Father

noun

, Facetious.

1. the president of the U.S.
2. any man who holds a position of great authority.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Great White Father¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; after the epithet supposedly used for the U.S. president by American Indians in the 19th century

Example Sentences

The Great White Father had forgotten them, he knew, for their rations were long overdue and there was hunger in the camp.

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Before the dance the great white father was to speak to them; the peace pipe, also, was to be smoked.

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Instead of having them build a house for himself, he, the great white father, turned them over to the great red father.

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Does the great white father love to hear our women cry for food?

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He complimented them all upon their bravery and their loyalty to the King, their great white father across the ocean.

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