- plural of patriarch.
patriarchs
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Both of the patriarchs of Emily Moreno’s life have failed to protect her.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
And by 09:00, patriarchs and cardinals will congregate in Saint Sebastian Chapel, in the basilica, wearing white damask miters.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2025
Pennington, for example, characterized slavery as “an institution of the dark age” while critiquing the “monarchs, patriarchs, and prophets of the South.”
From Salon ● Nov. 10, 2024
Care for the environment has been a priority for Francis, and presidents and patriarchs alike have welcomed his moral leadership on the issue.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
Now both patriarchs seemed to sense that they had outlived their time.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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