What does pater familias mean?
Pater familias means A man who is the head of a household, family or tribe..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A man who is the head of a household, family or tribe..
Use pater familias when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Pater familias means A man who is the head of a household, family or tribe..
Common synonyms include patriarch, head of household.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use pater familias where its definition matches the intended context.
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