Patriarchate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpeɪtɹiɑːkət/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Patriarchate is a noun meaning A patriarchal system or community.
Meaning
A patriarchal system or community.
More Meanings
- (Christianity) The term of office of a Christian patriarch.
- The office or ecclesial jurisdiction of such a patriarch.
- The office-space occupied by a patriarch and his staff.
Example Sentences
The Latin patriarchate in Jerusalem is, by modern standards, a very cramped space.
The Patriarchate of Constantinople has primacy over the whole of the Orthodox world.
The patriarchate of Pope John Paul II as Patriarch of the West was more than 25 years.
The rise of the patriarchate saw the overpowering of the female goddess by the male god. The moon-god gave place to the sun-god. The tables were turned with a vengeance. Not only was the male granted a share in the phenomenon of generation; he was given the main share.
Word Forms
- patriarchates
Synonyms for patriarchate
Depending on context, synonyms include patriarchy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include patriarchy, patriarch, archdiocese, patriarchal, catholicos, eparchy.
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