Definition of Paterfamilias

1. Noun. The male head of family or tribe.

Exact synonyms: Patriarch
Generic synonyms: Head Of Household, Adult Male, Man
Derivative terms: Patriarchal

Definition of Paterfamilias

1. n. The head of a family; in a large sense, the proprietor of an estate; one who is his own master.

Definition of Paterfamilias

1. [n PATRESFAMILIAS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paterfamilias

patent law
patent leather
patent log
patent medicine
patent medicine
Patent Office
patent of invention
patent right
patent system
pater
patera
patera
paterae
paterero
patereros
paterfamilias (current term)
paternal
paternal
paternalism
paternalisms
paternalist
paternalistic
paternalists
paternally
paternal age
paternal behaviour
paternal deprivation
paternal exposure
paternal quality
paternities

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