Patriarchal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpeɪtɹiˈɑɹkl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Patriarchal is an adjective meaning Characteristic of a patriarch; venerable.
Meaning
Characteristic of a patriarch; venerable.
More Meanings
- Relating to a system run by males, rather than females; relating to a patriarchy.
Example Sentences
About whose patriarchal knee / Late the little children clung.
Word Forms
- patriarchial
Synonyms for patriarchal
Depending on context, synonyms include patriarchial, patricentric.
Antonyms for patriarchal
Common opposites include matriarchal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include patricentric, patrilineal, patriarchy, paternal, parental, paternalistic.
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