Patriarch
Patriarch (pā"tri*ark) , noun
[French patriarche, Latin patriarcha, Greek paria`rchhs, from paria` lineage, especially on the father's side, race; path`r father + 'archo`s a leader, chief, from 'a`rchein to lead, rule. See Father, Archaic.]
1.
The father and ruler of a family; one who governs his family or descendants by paternal right; -- usually applied to heads of families in ancient history, especially in Biblical and Jewish history to those who lived before the time of Moses.
2.
(Roman Catholic Church & Greek Ch.) A dignitary superior to the order of archbishops; as, the patriarch of Constantinople, of Alexandria, or of Antioch.
3.
A venerable old man; an elder. Also used figuratively.
The patriarch hoary, the sage of his kith and the hamlet.
The monarch oak, the partiarch of trees.