patri-

¹

1. a combining form meaning “father,” occurring originally in loanwords from Greek and Latin (patriarch; patrician ), and used in the formation of new compounds (patrilineal ).

Patri

²

[pah-tree]

noun

1. Angelo 1877–1965, U.S. educator and writer, born in Italy.

patri-

combining form

1. father

   patricide

   patrilocal

Word History and Origins

Origin of patri-¹

Combining form representing Latin pater, Greek patḗr father

Word History and Origins

Origin of patri-¹

from Latin pater, Greek patēr _father

Example Sentences

Spain duo Patri Guijarro and Mariona Caldentey were also contenders chosen by a panel of experts, including coaches, players, administrators and journalists, based on performances over 12 months from September 2024 to August 2025.

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Descriptions of Patri Guijarro tend to include the phrase "unsung hero" and is it clear why.

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Former Barcelona director Maria Teixidor, who set up Spain's players' union FutPro alongside Guijarro: "Patri is a silent force. There are people that don't need to speak loudly to make themselves present and to make themselves important for the collective game. For Patri, loyalty, values, the good and purpose are important and she has shown that on and off the pitch. "

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Descriptions of Patri Guijarro tend to include the phrase "unsung hero" and it is clear why.

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But the biggest thing for England will be stopping supply to pivot midfielder Patri Guijarro, who links build-up play but is also happy to drop slightly deeper to get on the ball.

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When To Use

What does patri- mean?

The combining form patri- is used like a prefix meaning “father.” It is often used in a variety of scientific and technical terms, especially in anthropology.Patri- comes from Latin pater, meaning “father.” The Greek cognate, also meaning “father,” is patḗr, which is the source of patriarchy. Find out more at our entry for the word.The “mother” counterpart to patri- is matri-. Check out our Words That Use article for matri- to learn more.What are variants of patri-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, patri- becomes the rare form patr-. Want to know more? Check out our Words That Use article for patr-.