noun as in strong fondness

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patriarch, man of the house

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Example:Unlike the distaffer of her family, he was more of a patriarch, making all the major decisions.

Definition:A man who is the dominant, usually the oldest, male family member and has considerable influence over the household or clan.

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Example:As the man of the house, he was ultimately responsible for all the decisions that involved the distaffer.

Definition:A male who is the head of a household, often with the highest decision-making authority.

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