Patriarchy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpejtɹiɑɹki/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Patriarchy is a noun meaning A power structure in which men are dominant.
Meaning
A power structure in which men are dominant.
More Meanings
- (Christianity) The office of a patriarch; a patriarchate.
- (anthropology, history) A social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children, and in which lineage is traced through the male line.
Example Sentences
England is under the rule of a patriarchy.
Word Forms
- patriarchies
Synonyms for patriarchy
Depending on context, synonyms include patriarchate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include patriarchate, patriarchal, paternalistic, patriarch, androcracy, phallocracy.
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