Paterfamilias
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paterfamilias is a noun meaning A man who is the head of a household, family or tribe.
Meaning
A man who is the head of a household, family or tribe.
Word Forms
- paterfamiliases
- patresfamilias
- pater familias
Synonyms for paterfamilias
Depending on context, synonyms include patriarch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include patriarch, housefather, familia, pater, materfamilias, lord.
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