patriarch
noun
the male head of a family or tribal line.
patriarchally
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a word derived from
patriarch.
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a word derived from
patriarchal.
patriarchaladjectiveof or relating to a patriarch, the male head of a family, tribe, community, church, order, etc..
Example Sentences
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Washington's patriarchally bearded Dr. Benjamin Karpman took one extreme position.
From Time Magazine Archive
The vast plains between the settlements were largely governed patriarchally by the ranch owners and the popular and capable gauchos who grew into leaders.
From The South American Republics Part I of II by Thomas C. Dawson
In a patriarchally governed society, the eldest son may succeed to the government of the Agnatic group, and to the absolute disposal of its property.
From Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society by Sir Henry Sumner Maine
“Josephine speaks well,” said Manuel, rising and placing patriarchally a hand on the head of each of us.
From Rattlin the Reefer by Frederick Marryat
I feel sorry for her, exposed to the passion of a once patriarchally respectable old man.
From Hauntings by Vernon Lee
