Question

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.

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

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Father

Answer 3

As the father of the family