patriarch in Chinese

patriarch in Chinese is 宗主教 — patriarch means a senior bishop who ranks above others, especially in Orthodox or Catholic church hierarchy.

patriarch in Chinese

宗主教

noun

Pronounced: zōng zhǔ jiào

(Christianity) The highest form of bishop, in the ancient world having authority over other bishops in the province but now generally as an honorary title; in Roman Catholicism, considered a bishop second only to the Pope in rank. [from 9th c.]

What does "patriarch" mean?

noun A senior bishop who ranks above others, especially in Orthodox or Catholic church hierarchy.
"The patriarch of Constantinople is a leading figure in Eastern Orthodox Christianity."
noun The male head of a family, tribe, or community, especially a respected elder.
"As the family patriarch, he still had the final say on major decisions."
noun The founder of a movement, organization, or tradition.
"He is often called the patriarch of modern jazz guitar."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

patriarch in a sentence

The patriarch of Constantinople is a leading figure in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
As the family patriarch, he still had the final say on major decisions.
The novel follows three generations descended from the same patriarch.
He is often called the patriarch of modern jazz guitar.

Common Chinese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "patriarch" in Chinese?

"patriarch" in Chinese is 宗主教. patriarch means: A senior bishop who ranks above others, especially in Orthodox or Catholic church hierarchy.

How do you pronounce 宗主教?

"patriarch" in Chinese is 宗主教, pronounced "zōng zhǔ jiào".

How do you use "patriarch" in a sentence?

Example: "The patriarch of Constantinople is a leading figure in Eastern Orthodox Christianity." In Chinese, "patriarch" is 宗主教.

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