Patri

¹ American  

[pah-tree] / ˈpɑ tri /

noun

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

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patri- ² American  

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 ).

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patri- British  

combining form

1. father

   patricide

   patrilocal

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Usage

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-.

Etymology

Origin of patri-

Combining form representing Latin pater, Greek patḗr father

Example Sentences

She had conversations with 2007-winning manager Vic Akers, while her staff analysed all three of Barcelona's midfielders individually, working out the strengths and weaknesses of Bonmati, Alexia Putellas and Patri.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

Based in San Francisco, the organization was founded by Patri Friedman, a Google software engineer and grandson of Milton Friedman, the Nobel Prize–winning economist best known for his ideas about the limitations of government.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025

Four of her Barcelona teammates have not returned to the national team after stepping down: midfielder Patri Guijarro, defender Mapi Leon, forward Claudia Pina and goalkeeper Sandra Panos.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

Among those who have not returned are several star players for Champions League winners Barcelona, including midfielder Patri Guijarro, defender Mapi Leon, forward Claudia Pina and goalkeeper Sandra Panos.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2023

But Boniface heeded not his words: his eyes were still fixed upon his beloved Prior, who moved not, though the rest of the monks having sung the 'Deo Patri sit gloria' were leaving the choir.

From Border Ghost Stories by Pease, Howard