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Patriarchy

British pronunciation/pˈætɹɪˌɑːki/
American pronunciation/ˈpeɪtɹiˌɑɹki/
Patriarchy
[NOUN]
1

a society or organization marked by male supremacy and exclusion of women from power

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patriarchy definition and meaning
2

a social system in which the father or the eldest male is in charge of the family and his possessions or power are passed to a male heir

synonyms : patriarchate
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Examples
1. So the problem is patriarchy.
2. -Topple the patriarchy!
3. Pegging the patriarchy one peg at a time.
4. Go patriarchy!
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Nearby words

  • patriarchal
  • patio
  • patiently
  • patient
  • pathway
  • patronage
  • patronise
  • patronize
  • pattern
  • patterned
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