Essential Greek and Latin Roots for Eleventh Grade Students: pater, patr

In search of compatriots, they used to trail their fingers, at the start of each new semester, through the columns of the university directory, circling surnames familiar to their part of the world. Interpreter of Maladies

In embassies and consulates around the world, government employees work to promote the institutions of democracy and assist U.S. expatriates and travelers in need while abroad. Washington Post (Jan 3, 2019)

Father's brother or father's father's brother, if the relationship was on the paternal side her maiden name would be Westing. The Westing Game

And last year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg helped to set an example around paternity leave by taking time off after the birth of his second daughter. The Verge (Aug 31, 2018)

The birth of a son, the death of a patriarch—these events likewise affected the state of a household’s garbage. A Single Shard

Iranian society may be a traditional patriarchy, but at least in the sophisticated precincts of Tehran, its capital city, wives often call the shots, and husbands tremble in fear of their rage. New York Times (Mar 15, 2016)

He is a wealthy lawyer with a grand house and a long, patrician heritage. New York Times (Aug 29, 2012)

Most societies in the ancient world were patrilineal—that is, leadership or status passed through the father’s line. Science Magazine (Feb 21, 2017)

Hernández showed off artifacts discovered at the site and told reporters that Honduras was obliged to protect its “national patrimony” – for tourism as much as history. The Guardian (Jan 17, 2016)

“She personifies duty, she is a patriot and a servant of our country,” said one. New York Times (Jan 17, 2019)

The black bear seen roaming Burlington’s retail district on Friday evening stunned patrons and employees of local businesses. Washington Times (Dec 8, 2018)

A few years later, when Robbie won his scholarship to the local grammar, Jack Tallis took the first step in an enduring patronage by paying for the uniform and textbooks. Atonement

To this day I’ll never forget the patronizing, condescending way they spoke to her. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

With more than 2,000 other protesters, Ashe gathered in front of the White House to seek justice for the growing mass of Haitian “boat people” being forcibly repatriated without a hearing. The Guardian (Sep 9, 2018)

The Canadian government is discussing the repatriation of the skulls of five Labrador Inuits from the collection of the Musée de l’Homme in Paris. New York Times (Nov 25, 2014)