The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word PATERFAMILIAS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does PATERFAMILIAS mean?
PATERFAMILIAS noun- A man who is the head of a household, family or tribe.