paterfamilias

• Nom désignant un homme qui est le chef de famille, du ménage ou du lignage, exerçant souvent une autorité sur ses membres.

A noun referring to the male head of a family, household, or tribe, often holding authority over its members.

1. Male head of a family or householdC2formal

   The male head of a family, household, or tribe, who holds authority and responsibility over its members.

   Chef de famille

   • In ancient Rome, the paterfamilias had legal authority over his entire household.
   • He acted as the paterfamilias, making all major decisions for the family.
   • The role of the paterfamilias has evolved significantly in modern society.

   Synonymesfatherhead of householdpatriarch