What is another word for founder of the family?
Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ʊndəɹ ɒvðə fˈamɪli] (IPA) 
The term "founder of the family" refers to the individual who established or initiated a family lineage or dynasty. There are several synonyms for this term, including progenitor, patriarch, matriarch, ancestor, and forefather. A progenitor is someone who is the founder or originator of something, such as a family or a race. A patriarch is a male head of a family or clan. Meanwhile, a matriarch is a female head of a family or clan. The term ancestor is used to refer to a person from whom one is descended, while a forefather is a male ancestor who is regarded as the founder of a family or a dynasty.
