patriarch

the male head of a family or group, especially in traditional societies where men are the leaders

patriarca, jefe de familia

Collocations family patriarch

• He is the patriarch of a large family.

  Él es el patriarca de una gran familia.

a leader in some religions, especially the Jewish religion, who is considered to be a father figure and has authority over others

patriarca religioso

Collocations religious patriarch

• The patriarch of the Jewish faith.

  El patriarca de la fe judía.