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patriarchal meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of patriarchal at MeaningMonkey.org. patriarchal meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PATRIARCHAL adjective
Definition of patriarchal (adjective)
- characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
- antonym: matriarchal
- relating to or characteristic of a man who is older or higher in rank
Source: Princeton University Wordnet