noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
patriarch; head of a family; clan chief
Refers to the male leader of a family, clan, or tribe. Often used in historical, biblical, or anthropological contexts. Can also be used attributively with の.
Many patriarchs appear in the Old Testament.
彼は村の族長として尊敬されている。
He is respected as the patriarch of the village.