Associations to the word «Patriarchal»

Wiktionary

PATRIARCHAL, adjective. Characteristic of a patriarch; venerable.
PATRIARCHAL, adjective. Relating to a system run by males, rather than females.

Dictionary definition

PATRIARCHAL, adjective. Characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line.
PATRIARCHAL, adjective. Relating to or characteristic of a man who is older or higher in rank.

Wise words

Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.
Napoleon Hill