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patriarchal in Italian

patriarchal in Italian is patriarcale — patriarchal means relating to or resembling a patriarch; dignified in the manner of a respected elder.

patriarchal in Italian

patriarcale
adj
Relating to a system run by males, rather than females; relating to a patriarchy.

What does "patriarchal" mean?

  1. adjective Relating to or resembling a patriarch; dignified in the manner of a respected elder.
    "He had a patriarchal air that made everyone in the room listen."
  2. adjective Describing a society, family, or system in which men hold the primary power and authority.
    "The novel critiques the patriarchal structure of the household."
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patriarchal in a sentence

  • He had a patriarchal air that made everyone in the room listen.
  • The novel critiques the patriarchal structure of the household.
  • Inheritance in the region traditionally followed patriarchal lines.

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What is "patriarchal" in Italian?

"patriarchal" in Italian is patriarcale. patriarchal means: Relating to or resembling a patriarch; dignified in the manner of a respected elder.

How do you use "patriarchal" in a sentence?

Example: "He had a patriarchal air that made everyone in the room listen." In Italian, "patriarchal" is patriarcale.

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