| Word | Patriarch |
|---|---|
| Meaning | the male who sits at the head of the tribe or family |
| Example 1 | In my house, my father is the patriarch of the family. |
| Example 2 | James became the patriarch of his household after his father died. |
| Example 3 | In the African tribe, the patriarch decides which woman will marry which man. |
| Example 4 | Everyone in my house obeys my stepfather because he is the patriarch of our home. |
| Example 5 | When the patriarch of the village makes a ruling, everyone must abide by it. |
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