Patriarchal: meaning, definitions and examples
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patriarchal
[ ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəl ]
society
Relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men.
Synonyms
male-dominated, masculine, paternalistic
Examples of usage
- The patriarchal society of the early 20th century limited women's rights and opportunities.
- The patriarchal structure in the organization favored male employees over females.
family
Relating to a system where the father or eldest male is the head of the family.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- In many patriarchal cultures, the eldest male makes all the important decisions for the family.
- The patriarchal family structure often places more authority and power in the hands of men.
Translations
Translations of the word "patriarchal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 patriarcal
🇮🇳 पितृसत्तात्मक
🇩🇪 patriarchal
🇮🇩 patriarkal
🇺🇦 патріархальний
🇵🇱 patriarchalny
🇯🇵 家父長制の
🇫🇷 patriarcal
🇪🇸 patriarcal
🇹🇷 ataerkil
🇰🇷 가부장적인
🇸🇦 أبوي
🇨🇿 patriarchální
🇸🇰 patriarchálny
🇨🇳 家长制的
🇸🇮 patriarhalen
🇮🇸 feðraveldis
🇰🇿 патриархалдық
🇬🇪 პატრიარქალური
🇦🇿 patriarxal
🇲🇽 patriarcal
Word origin
The term 'patriarchal' comes from the Greek word 'patriarkhēs', which means 'father or male head of a family'. The concept of patriarchal societies has existed for centuries, with men traditionally holding positions of power and authority. Patriarchal systems have been prevalent in many cultures and have often led to gender inequality and discrimination.
See also: patriarch, patriarchs.