Patri

¹

[pah-tree]

noun

1. Angelo 1877–1965, U.S. educator and writer, born in Italy.

patri-

²

1. a combining form meaning “father,” occurring originally in loanwords from Greek and Latin (patriarch; patrician ), and used in the formation of new compounds (patrilineal ).

patri-

combining form

1. father

   patricide

   patrilocal

Word History and Origins

Origin of patri-¹

Combining form representing Latin pater, Greek patḗr father

Word History and Origins

Origin of patri-¹

from Latin pater, Greek patēr _father

Example Sentences

But the biggest thing for England will be stopping supply to pivot midfielder Patri Guijarro, who links build-up play but is also happy to drop slightly deeper to get on the ball.

From BBC

With Patri Guijarro dominating play from the base of Spain's midfield, and Putellas and either Aitana Bonmati or 18-year-old Vicky Lopez in front, Spain are able to camp outside the opposition's box.

From BBC

"Patri underneath that midfield two, she instructed everything - I thought she was excellent," Corsie said.

From BBC

She had conversations with 2007-winning manager Vic Akers, while her staff analysed all three of Barcelona's midfielders individually, working out the strengths and weaknesses of Bonmati, Alexia Putellas and Patri.

From BBC

Based in San Francisco, the organization was founded by Patri Friedman, a Google software engineer and grandson of Milton Friedman, the Nobel Prize–winning economist best known for his ideas about the limitations of government.

From Los Angeles Times

When To Use

What does patri- mean?

The combining form patri- is used like a prefix meaning “father.” It is often used in a variety of scientific and technical terms, especially in anthropology.Patri- comes from Latin pater, meaning “father.” The Greek cognate, also meaning “father,” is patḗr, which is the source of patriarchy. Find out more at our entry for the word.The “mother” counterpart to patri- is matri-. Check out our Words That Use article for matri- to learn more.What are variants of patri-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, patri- becomes the rare form patr-. Want to know more? Check out our Words That Use article for patr-.