paterfamilias
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/ˌpætərfəˈmɪliæs/
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/ˌpeɪtəfəˈmɪliæs/
noun
R
the father or head of a household
In ancient Rome, the paterfamilias had significant authority over his family.
在古罗马，家长对家庭拥有重要的权威。
translation
家长
词形变化
Plural
patresfamilias