Looking for the meaning of the word PATRIARCHAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PATRIARCHAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Patriarchal
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌpeɪtrɪˈɑːkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men
Short Definition:of system of society or government controlled by men
Examples:- a patriarchal society
- patriarchal values
Definition:
relating to a patriarch
Short Definition:relating to patriarch
Examples:- a tall man who cut a patriarchal figure as he strode the floor of his busy factory
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