Devon is the oldest, and he knows what it's like to be the big brother. As the patriarch of his family, Devon's father would go out of town to work and provide for his family, so Devon decided to help out more around the house.

Question

Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what is the meaning of the word patriarch in the passage above?
A.
An acquaintance
B.
A family member
C.
Father of the family
D.
Mother of the family
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Answer 1

The word "patriarch" in the passage refers to the head of a family or household, and is derived from roots that mean "father" (from the Latin "pater" and the Greek "patēr"). Therefore, the correct meaning of the word "patriarch" in the context of the passage is:

C. Father of the family.