head of the household
Americannoun
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heads of households
plural
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Male domination of Hindu family life was reinforced by the fact that the oldest male was head of the household and might have several wives, who generally came to live with their husband’s parents.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
Becoming a burrnesha allowed women to dress as men, to act as head of the household, to move freely in social situations, and to take on work traditionally open only to men.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2022
Though George is the dad, he’s not the head of the household; it’s not even his house.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
“If you’re the head of the household, I’ve got to be strong at all times. Because in their eyes, you’re a superhero.”
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2022
Now head of the household, Kim takes seriously Pa’s words for him to look after us.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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