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patriarchic

 

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Adjective patriarchic has 1 sense
  1. patriarchic - (of societies) being ruled by or having descent traced through the male line
    Antonym:
    matriarchal (indirect, via patriarchal)

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Patriarchic

Adjective: pertaining to or characteristic of a patriarch or patriarchy.

Sense 1: Relating to a social system where men hold the primary power and roles of leadership.

Example sentence: In patriarchic societies, important decisions are often made by men.

Sense 2: Referring to a family or society that is led or controlled by a male figure.

Example sentence: The family operated under a patriarchic structure, with the father as the head.

Sense 3: Imposing dominance or control by a male authority.

Example sentence: The patriarchic culture stifled the voices of women and marginalized their contributions.


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