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patriarchal

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pa·tri·ar·chal  (ptr-ärkl)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a patriarch.
2. Of or relating to a patriarchy: a patriarchal social system.
3. Ruled by a patriarch: a patriarchal see.
patri·archal·ism n.
patri·archal·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.patriarchal - characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
paternal - characteristic of a father
matriarchal - characteristic of a matriarchy
2.patriarchal - relating to or characteristic of a man who is older or higher in rank
Translations
patriarchal [ˌpeɪtrɪˈɑːkəl] ADJ → patriarcal
patriarchal [ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəl] adj [system, society, family] → patriarcal(e)
patriarchal
adj → patriarchalisch
patriarchal [peɪtrɪˈɑːk/əl] adj (society, role) → patriarcale; (man, figure) → dall'aspetto patriarcale
patriarchal [peɪtrɪˈɑːk/əl] adj (society, role) → patriarcale; (man, figure) → dall'aspetto patriarcale


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"There is something antique and patriarchal," observes Captain Bonneville, "in this union of the offices of leader and priest; as there is in many of their customs and manners, which are all strongly imbued with religion.
The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U.S.A., in the Rocky Mountains and the far West by Irving, Washington View in context
The conseilles de famille is a beautiful and wise provision of the national code, and aids greatly in maintaining that system of patriarchal rule which lies at the foundation of the whole social structure.
Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
Modern industry has converted the little workshop of the patriarchal master into the great factory of the industrial capitalist.
The Communist Manifesto by Marx, Karl & Engles, Frederick View in context
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