paterfamilias

Noun

The male head of a household or family; the oldest male in a family.

ریشه

From the Latin words 'pater' meaning 'father' and 'familias' meaning 'family'.

مثال

• In ancient Rome, the paterfamilias had absolute authority over his family.
• The paterfamilias was responsible for making important decisions for the family.
• The role of the paterfamilias was passed down from generation to generation.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Ancient paterfamilias Authority of the paterfamilias Role of the paterfamilias Well-being of the paterfamilias