patriarchal

pa·tri·ar·chal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pey-tree-ahr-kuh l]
- /ˌpeɪ triˈɑr kəl/
- /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pey-tree-ahr-kuh l]
- /ˌpeɪ triˈɑr kəl/

Definitions of patriarchal word

adjective patriarchal of or relating to a patriarch, the male head of a family, tribe, community, church, order, etc.: my father's conservative, patriarchal ways. 1
adjective patriarchal characteristic of an entity, family, church, etc., controlled by men: the highly patriarchal Mormon church. 1
adjective patriarchal system: male-dominated 1
adjective patriarchal relating to a patriarch 1
adjective patriarchal A patriarchal society, family, or system is one in which the men have all or most of the power and importance. 0
adjective patriarchal of or having to do with a patriarch or patriarchy 0

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Parts of speech for Patriarchal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Patriarchal

patriarchal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for patriarchal

adv patriarchal

fatherly — of, like, or befitting a father.

adj patriarchal

matriarchal — the female head of a family or tribal line.

adverb patriarchal

affectionate — If you are affectionate, you show your love or fondness for another person in the way that you behave towards them.
forbearing — to refrain or abstain from; desist from.
indulgent — characterized by or showing indulgence; benignly lenient or permissive: an indulgent parent.
kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.

adjective patriarchal

fatherlike — Having the qualities of a father.
worshipped — reverent honor and homage paid to God or a sacred personage, or to any object regarded as sacred.

All 8 Synonyms of patriarchal

Antonyms for patriarchal

adverb patriarchal

motherly — pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a mother; maternal: motherly solicitude.

Just one Antonym for patriarchal

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