patriarch

patriarca

Uomo che guida una famiglia, una tribù o una comunità, spesso anziano.

In inglese semplice: A man who leads a family, tribe, or community, often an older man.

• Our grandfather was the family patriarch.
• The tribe’s patriarch welcomed the visitors.
• The story follows three generations of patriarchs.

Come si usa: patriarch of something (His grandfather was the patriarch of the family.)

Sinonimi: male head, male leader

Contrari: matriarch

Espressioni comuni: family patriarch, patriarch of something, elderly patriarch

patriarca

Capo cristiano di rango molto alto, con autorità su altri vescovi o con un titolo speciale.

In inglese semplice: A very senior Christian church leader who has authority over other bishops or holds a special title.

• The patriarch led the church service.
• Several bishops met the newly elected patriarch.
• The church has chosen its next patriarch.

Come si usa: patriarch of something (The patriarch of the church led the service.)

Espressioni comuni: Orthodox patriarch, patriarch of something, new patriarch