patriarcal — meaning in English
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English meaning
- patriarchal adjective Relating to or resembling a patriarch; dignified in the manner of a respected elder.
Senses
patriarcal is used for these senses in English:
- patriarchal Relating to a system run by males, rather than females; relating to a patriarchy.
patriarchal — full definition
- adjective Relating to or resembling a patriarch; dignified in the manner of a respected elder.
- adjective Describing a society, family, or system in which men hold the primary power and authority.
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