Pater Patriae

[ pah-ter pah-tree-ahy; English pey-ter pey-tree-ee, pat-er pa-tree-ee ]

noun

1. Latin. father of his country.

Example Sentences

It is of vital interest that he was the designer and contractor for the inclosure of the Tomb of the Pater Patriae.

From Project Gutenberg

He was given two palaces, many privileges, and the title of Liberator et Pater Patriae.

From Project Gutenberg

He was born almost with the republic; the pater patriae had laid his hand on the child's head.

From Project Gutenberg