noun
Refers to a male head of a family or tribe, or a high-ranking bishop in certain Christian traditions. Often used in biblical or historical contexts.
旧約聖書には、アブラハムのようなパトリアルクが登場する。
Patriarchs like Abraham appear in the Old Testament.
正教会では、パトリアルクは最高位の聖職者だ。
In the Orthodox Church, the patriarch is the highest-ranking clergyman.