Associations to the word «Patriarchy»

Wiktionary

PATRIARCHY, noun. A social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children.
PATRIARCHY, noun. A system of government by males.
PATRIARCHY, noun. The dominance of men in social or cultural systems.
PATRIARCHY, noun. (Christianity) The office of a patriarch; a patriarchate.

Dictionary definition

PATRIARCHY, noun. A form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line.

Wise words

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