宗主

Noun

 * 1) suzerain

Etymology
Probably from compound.

Noun

 * 1) a suzerain
 * 2) the head of a house, lineage, or clan
 * 3) a leader of a lineage in the ancient Chinese feudal system
 * 4)  a funerary tablet, especially one at Ise Shrine for the imperial family

Derived terms

 * : suzerainty, the power of a suzerain
 * : a suzerain state, a country that holds dominion over and demands fealty from other countries