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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
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