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patriarch in Indonesian

patriarch in Indonesian is patriark, batrik — patriarch means a senior bishop who ranks above others, especially in Orthodox or Catholic church hierarchy.

patriarch in Indonesian

patriark
noun
(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.]
patriark
noun
The male head of a household or nuclear family.
batrik
noun
The male head of a household or nuclear family.

What does "patriarch" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. noun The founder of a movement, organization, or tradition.
    "He is often called the patriarch of modern jazz guitar."
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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.

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What is "patriarch" in Indonesian?

"patriarch" in Indonesian is patriark, batrik. patriarch means: A senior bishop who ranks above others, especially in Orthodox or Catholic church hierarchy.

How do you use "patriarch" in a sentence?

Example: "The patriarch of Constantinople is a leading figure in Eastern Orthodox Christianity." In Indonesian, "patriarch" is patriark, batrik.

Are there other ways to say "patriarch" in Indonesian?

Yes — Indonesian has 2 translations listed for "patriarch": patriark, batrik.

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