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Patriarch

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Definition

A male head of a family or tribe; a respected and influential older man.

Synonyms & similar words

paterfamilias elder head leader chief father papa forefather ancestor progenitor founder predecessor patron benefactor sponsor guardian protecter watcher caretaker overseer supervisor

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