patriarch
noun/ˈpeɪtriˌɑrk/
Frequency rank: #9,476 most common English word
Meaning
the male head of a family or community, often one who is respected for his age and authority
Example sentence
The whole family gathered to celebrate the birthday of their beloved patriarch.
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