Definition
- (noun) The highest form of bishop, in the ancient world having authority over other bishops in the province but now generally as an honorary title; in Roman Catholicism, considered a bishop second only to the Pope in rank.
- (noun) In Biblical contexts, a male leader of a family, tribe or ethnic group, especially one of the twelve sons of Jacob (considered to have created the twelve tribes of Israel) or (in plural) Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
- (noun) A founder of a political or religious movement, an organization or an enterprise.
- (noun) An old leader of a village or community.
- (noun) The male progenitor of a genetic or tribal line, or of a clan or extended family.
- (noun) The male head of a household or nuclear family.
Word stats
- Patriarch contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 16.
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What does Patriarch mean?
The highest form of bishop, in the ancient world having authority over other bishops in the province but now generally as an honorary title; in Roman Catholicism, considered a bishop second only to the Pope in rank.
How many letters are in Patriarch?
Patriarch has 9 letters.
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