Pater Patriae

American  

[pah-ter pah-tree-ahy, pey-ter pey-tree-ee, pat-er pa-tree-ee] / ˈpɑ tɛr ˈpɑ triˌaɪ, ˈpeɪ tər ˈpeɪ triˌi, ˈpæt ər ˈpæ triˌi /

noun

1. Latin. father of his country.

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Example Sentences

Of equal merit are such terse and delightful essays as "M. Tullius Cicero, Pater Patriae," where the essayist invests a classical theme with all the living charm of well-restrained subjectivity.

From Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 by Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips)

To all the ladies of the land   A courteous king, and kind, was he-- The reason why, you'll understand,   They named him Pater Patriae.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright

He was given two palaces, many privileges, and the title of Liberator et Pater Patriae.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

After his death it was decided that as Pater Patriae, or Father of his Country, he should be for ever known.

From A Wanderer in Florence by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)

"Pater Patriae," "Nonarum Dux," the control of the bread-tax,—all should be added to him in time, if only the Borgia could be fed elsewhere.

From Little Novels of Italy by Hewlett, Maurice Henry