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1. patriarchal
adjective. ['ˌpeɪtriːˈɑːrkəl'] characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line.
Synonyms
- patriarchic
- paternal
Antonyms
- matriarchal
- unrelated
- filial
Etymology
- -al (English)
- patriarch (English)
- patriarcha (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Words that Rhyme with Patriarchal
- matriarchal
- starkel
- sparkle
- markle
- markell
- markel
Example sentences of the word patriarchal
1. Adjective
While many families still operate under a patriarchal setup, women are gaining more pull within a family.