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- [pey-ter-fuh-mil-ee-uh s, pah-, pat-er-]
- /ˌpeɪ tər fəˈmɪl i əs, ˌpɑ-, ˌpæt ər-/
- /ˌpeɪ.tə.fə.ˈmɪ.lɪæs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pey-ter-fuh-mil-ee-uh s, pah-, pat-er-]
- /ˌpeɪ tər fəˈmɪl i əs, ˌpɑ-, ˌpæt ər-/
Definitions of paterfamilias word
- noun plural paterfamilias the male head of a household or family, usually the father. 1
- noun plural paterfamilias Roman Law. the head of the Roman family; a juridical entity who holds the patria potestas. a person who is not under the patria potestas of another. 1
- noun paterfamilias father: in a household 1
- noun paterfamilias the male head of a household 0
- noun paterfamilias the head of a household having authority over its members 0
- noun paterfamilias the parental or other authority of another person 0
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Origin of paterfamilias
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Latin: literally, father (i.e., master) of the household, with archaic genitive form familiās of familia; see family
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Parts of speech for Paterfamilias
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conjunction
determiner
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paterfamilias popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
paterfamilias usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for paterfamilias
noun paterfamilias
- begetter — The begetter of something has caused this thing to come into existence.
- gaffer — the chief electrician on a motion-picture or television production.
- goodman — the master of a household; husband.
- graybeard — Sometimes Disparaging. a man whose beard is gray; old man; sage.
- man of the house — the male head of a household.
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