Father of the House

English Proper noun Fathers of the House Father of the House A title bestowed on a legislative house member, particularly one where the legislature is called a "House". The member of a legislative house who has served the longest collective time in office. The member of a legislative house who has served the longest current continuous period. The member of a legislative house who is the oldest. Usage notes When the term "Mother of the House" is also used, the "Father" usage is restricted to male members. Both "Mother" and "Father" may be in use at the same time, or may alternate in accordance with the gender of the particular single member instead of having a pair of members bestowed. Coordinate terms en Baby of the House en Mother of the House en Father of the Senate en Mother of the Senate en Dean of the House en Dean of the Senate en Politics