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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌpeɪtriˈɑrkəl/ · UK /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːkəl/
patriarchal means: Relating to a society or family in which men hold most of the power.
adjective
Relating to a society or family in which men hold most of the power.
- They lived in a patriarchal society.
- She challenged the family’s patriarchal traditions.
- Patriarchal systems often limit women’s choices.
Having the respected appearance or manner of an old male head of a family or community.
- His white beard gave him a patriarchal appearance.
- The grandfather spoke with patriarchal dignity.
- A patriarchal figure sat quietly at the head of the table.
Questions about patriarchal
What does patriarchal mean?
Relating to a society or family in which men hold most of the power.
What is patriarchal in other languages?
Türkçe: ataerkil · Español: patriarcal · Français: patriarcal · Deutsch: patriarchalisch · Italiano: patriarcale · 日本語: 家父長制の
How do you pronounce patriarchal?
In American English /ˌpeɪtriˈɑrkəl/; in British English /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːkəl/.
How do you use patriarchal in a sentence?
They lived in a patriarchal society. She challenged the family’s patriarchal traditions.
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