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patriarchal

/ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəl/ /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkɪkəl/

Meanings
adjective
Characteristic of a patriarch; venerable.

Examples :

"The old man, a respected and patriarchal figure in the community, was asked for advice on the new school policy. "
family culture society

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patriarch noun

/ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/

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.

"The patriarch of the diocese presided over the important church council. "

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remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

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respected verb

/ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/

To have respect for.

"She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."

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positions noun

/pəˈzɪʃənz/

A place or location.

"The teacher assigned students to different positions in the classroom. "

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community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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venerable adjective

/ˈvɛnəɹəbl/

Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.

"The students listened attentively to the venerable professor as he shared his decades of experience in the field. "

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females noun

/ˈfiː.meɪlz/

One of the female (feminine) sex or gender.

"The veterinarian examined the kittens and determined that three were males and two were females. "

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leadership noun

/ˈliːdəʃɪp/ /ˈlidɚʃɪp/

The capacity of someone to lead others.

"The student's leadership in the class project helped the team succeed. "

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stubbornly adverb

/ˈstʌbərnli/ /ˈstʌbɔrnli/

In a stubborn manner.

"He stubbornly refused to quit trying, even after failing 20 times."

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characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

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management noun

/ˈmænədʒmənt/

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."