paterfamilias
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/ˌpætərˈfæməwəs/
/ˌpætəfəˈmɪliəz/
GeneralHistory
- 1 pater familias (Roma aile reisi) countable
Definition (English)
The oldest male in a Roman household, who held legal power over his family and managed their property.
Example Sentences
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The paterfamilias spoke for the whole household in any legal matter.Pater familias, herhangi bir hukuki konuda bütün hanenin adına konuşurdu.
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A paterfamilias retained these powers until his own death.Bir pater familias, bu yetkileri kendi ölümüne kadar elinde tutardı.
Synonyms
patriarchhead of the household
Collocations
Roman paterfamilias