Father of the House

proper noun

The member of a legislative house who has served the longest collective time in office.

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Meanings

proper nounFather of the House (plural Fathers of the House)

plural Fathers of the House

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

Father of the House. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Father%20of%20the%20House

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Chicago

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