patriarch
पुरुष
definition
noun
The family patriarch makes all decisions regarding living arrangements, children's marriages, and money.
the male head of a family or tribe.
Both Jews and Muslims consider the biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph as spiritual ancestors.
any of those biblical figures regarded as fathers of the human race, especially Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, their forefathers, or the sons of Jacob.
translation of 'patriarch'
आदरणीय वृद्ध गृहस्थ,
प्रारंभीच्या काळातील ख्रिश्चनांचा बिशप (धर्मेपदेशक),
कुटुंबप्रमुख पुरुष
example
The tsar was autocrat by divine right, sustained by the endorsement of the autonomous Orthodox church under its 'patriarch' .
As the 'patriarch' , his family must look up to him, honor him.
If Roncalli had died as 'patriarch' of Venice, he certainly would not be widely remembered today.
While the Pope may speak unilaterally with an authority binding on his whole church, no single bishop or 'patriarch' within Orthodoxy has such authority or such a voice.
The biblical 'patriarch' Abraham called Ur his hometown.
This difference was sort of the last in a long line of differences in practice and belief, and pope and 'patriarch' excommunicated one another.
He had become the 'patriarch' of the family, and of a traditional style of singing as well.
As the 'patriarch' of the family, my grandfather commanded an enormous amount of respect.
Hollywood's reigning 'patriarch' rose to speak
The alternative synod representatives said they would ask for the summoning of a church-people's council to elect a legitimate 'patriarch' of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.
The biblical 'patriarch' Jacob mourned over his son Joseph for 22 years, mistakenly believing that he had been killed by a wild animal.
However, for this form of family to succeed, it must be wealthy and have a strong 'patriarch' , diverse business interests, compliant daughters-in-law, and lineage support.
Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the 'patriarch' Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
In the seventh century matters were further complicated when the Maronites, found chiefly in Mount Lebanon, also broke away from the Orthodox church and appointed their own 'patriarch' .
The mini-series begins with the 'patriarch' , Abraham, confronting those under his care about the idols they have been worshipping.
The consequences - offending the family 'patriarch' and causing the family financial hardship - are considered too large for the sake of a girl.
And 'patriarch' Isaac realizes that he's been tricked.
The close-knit family was headed by a 'patriarch' who made all pivotal decisions.
On his deathbed, a family 'patriarch' agonizes over being able to recognize his grandchildren.
he's the 'patriarch' of all spin doctors
They have been requesting the title of 'patriarch' for the head of their church, and some church officials are already using this title internally.
In 1953 he was made a cardinal and appointed 'patriarch' of Venice.
Islam is sometimes called the ‘third Abrahamic tradition’ for its reliance on the patriarchal figure of Abraham, the same 'patriarch' revered in Judaism and Christianity.
Christians there worshipped in Greek and were subject to the 'patriarch' of Alexandria.
the 'patriarch' of all spin doctors
The family 'patriarch' , Jack, makes a foolish decision that affects the rest of the family for decades.
The biblical 'patriarch' Abraham and Babylonian King Hammurabi lived in what is today Iraq, while Imam Ali, the founder of Shiite Islam, died there.
Though the domed tomb is revered by Muslims as the burial place of a medieval sheikh, it is regarded in some Jewish circles as the burial spot of the biblical 'patriarch' Joseph.
The 'patriarch' of the family cautiously goes into the kitchen only to find that there is only a half quart of milk and two slices of bread left!
These days he seems happiest playing the family 'patriarch' .
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