Oldest Male in a Family

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Earth, Group 19, Puzzle 4.

Question is: Oldest Male in a Family

and the answer is: PATRIARCH

Word Meaning:

PATRIARCH — (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.

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