World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries家長
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kachō
"その家長は家族全員から深く敬愛されていた。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
The male head of a family or tribe.
"The family gathered at the estate to celebrate the patriarch's eightieth birthday."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Late Middle English: from Old French patriarche, via late Latin from Greek patriarkhēs, from patria 'lineage' + arkhēs 'ruler'.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "patriarch"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "patriarch" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
patriarche
Transliteration: patriarche
"Le patriarche a prononcé un discours émouvant lors du dîner."
Patriarch
Transliteration: Patriarch
"Der Patriarch leitete die Familienangelegenheiten mit großer Weisheit."
patriarca
Transliteration: patriarca
"Il patriarca della famiglia ha accolto tutti con un grande sorriso."
patriarca
Transliteration: patriarca
"El patriarca era muy respetado por todos los miembros del clan."
patriarca
Transliteration: patriarca
"O patriarca abençoou a família antes da refeição."
कुलपतियों
Transliteration: kulapati
Script: कुलपति
"परिवार के कुलपतियों ने महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय लिया।"
家长
Transliteration: jiāzhǎng
"他是这个大家庭无可争议的家长。"
가장
Transliteration: gajang
"그는 전통적인 대가족의 든든한 가장이다."
家長
Transliteration: kachō
"その家長は家族全員から深く敬愛されていた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Japanese termsTo engrave something again or anew, typically to deepen, restore, or alter an existing inscription or design.
The racial, national, or cultural background to which a person or their ancestors belong.
A small restaurant selling light meals and drinks.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "patriarch"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.