nounthird declension

pater familiae

pater familiae m (genitive patris familiae, feminine māter familiae)

Classical[ˈpa.tɛr faˈmɪ.li.ae̯]Ecclesiastical[ˈpaː.ter faˈmiː.li.e]

Meaning

Alternative form of pater familias, replacing the archaic genitive of familia (“family", "household”) with the classical one.

Quick answers

What does pater familiae mean in Latin?

pater familiae, a noun, means “head of household”.

What is the genitive of pater familiae?

The genitive singular is patris familiae. pater familiae is third declension.

How do you pronounce pater familiae?

In classical Latin, [ˈpa.tɛr faˈmɪ.li.ae̯]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈpaː.ter faˈmiː.li.e].