patriarch
Definitions
The male head of a family or tribe.
An old man regarded as a venerable leader or founder.
A man who exercises autocratic authority in a patriarchal society.
Examples
The elderly patriarch of the family presided over the holiday dinner with grace and authority.
In many ancient societies, the patriarch held absolute power over the household and its resources.
As the company's founder and long-time patriarch, he was deeply respected by all his employees.
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Antonyms
descendant child offspring follower subordinate junior youth