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patriarchalism

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pa⋅tri⋅ar⋅chal⋅ism

  [pey-tree-ahr-kuh-liz-uhm]
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–noun
a philosophy, form, or system of patriarchal government.
Origin:
1840–50; patriarchal + -ism
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pa·tri·ar·chal   (pā'trē-är'kəl)   
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.

pa'tri·ar'chal·ism n., pa'tri·ar'chal·ly adv.
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