English Explanatory Dictionary

Father of the House

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A title bestowed on a legislative house member, particularly one where the legislature is called a "House".
  2. The member of a legislative house who has served the longest collective time in office.
  3. The member of a legislative house who has served the longest current continuous period.
  4. The member of a legislative house who is the oldest.

Word forms

Father of the House Fathers of the House
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