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1. (n.) patriarchy
a form of social organization in which the father is the head of the family, clan, or tribe and descent is reckoned in the male line.
2. patriarchy
a society based on this social organization.
3. patriarchy
an institution or organization in which power is held by and transferred through males.
4. patriarchy
the principles or philosophy upon which control by male authority is based.
Etymology: (1555–65; < Gk)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) patriarchy, patriarchate
a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
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1. (noun) patriarchy
the jurisdiction of a patriarch; patriarchship
2. (noun) patriarchy
government by a patriarch; patriarchism
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