patriarchy in Finnish
patriarchy in Finnish is miesvalta, miesvaltaisuus, patriarkia — patriarchy means a social system in which men hold most of the power, and in which authority, property and status pass primarily through men.
patriarchy in Finnish
miesvalta
(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.
miesvaltaisuus
(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.
patriarkia
(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.
patriarkia
A power structure in which men are dominant.
What does "patriarchy" mean?
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noun A social system in which men hold most of the power, and in which authority, property and status pass primarily through men.
"The book argues that the patriarchy shapes who gets listened to at work."
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noun A community or family group headed by the oldest male, or the office of a patriarch in some Christian churches.
"The Patriarchy of Constantinople."
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patriarchy in a sentence
- The book argues that the patriarchy shapes who gets listened to at work.
- The Patriarchy of Constantinople.
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What is "patriarchy" in Finnish?
"patriarchy" in Finnish is miesvalta, miesvaltaisuus, patriarkia. patriarchy means: A social system in which men hold most of the power, and in which authority, property and status pass primarily through men.
How do you use "patriarchy" in a sentence?
Example: "The book argues that the patriarchy shapes who gets listened to at work." In Finnish, "patriarchy" is miesvalta, miesvaltaisuus, patriarkia.
Are there other ways to say "patriarchy" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "patriarchy": miesvalta, miesvaltaisuus, patriarkia.
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