The word "patri-" is derived from the Greek word "patēr" which means father. There are various synonyms of the word "patri-" that are used in English language to denote fatherly attributes. The most common synonym for the prefix "patri-" is "paternal" which is used to describe a characteristic of a father or father figure. Another synonym of "patri-" is "pater" which means father. This word is commonly used in literature or poetic language to describe a father or male figure. Some other synonyms for "patri-" include "patrilineal" which describes a lineage or family tree that is traced through the father's side, and "patriarch" which is used to describe a male who is the head of a family, tribe or community.