(Christianity) The highest form of bishop, in the ancient world having authority over other bishops in the province but now generally as an honorary title; in Roman Catholicism, considered a bishop second only to the Pope in rank.

Characteristic of a patriarch; venerable. / Relating to a system run by males, rather than females; relating to a patriarchy.

(Christianity) The term of office of a Christian patriarch. / The office or ecclesial jurisdiction of such a patriarch. / The office-space occupied by a patriarch and his staff.

plural of patriarchate

plural of patriarch

In a patriarchal manner.

In a patriarchic or patriarchical way.

Patriarchal.

government by a patriarch

plural of patriarchism