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n (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. (defdate|from 9th c.)

n In Biblical contexts, a male leader of a family, tribe or ethnic group, especially one of the twelve sons of Jacob (considered to have created the twelve tribes of Israel) or (in plural) Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. (defdate|from 13th c.)

n A founder of a political or religious movement, an organization or an enterprise. (defdate|from 16th c.)

n An old leader of a village or community.

n The male head of a tribal line or family.