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patriarchal

/ˌpeɪ.triˈɑːr.kəl/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˌpeɪ.triˈɑːr.kəl/

Relating to a system of society or government controlled by men, or to a male head of a family or tribe.

ruОтносящийся к системе общества или управления, контролируемой мужчинами, или к мужчине как главе семьи или племени.esRelativo a un sistema social o de gobierno controlado por hombres, o al hombre como cabeza de la familia o del clan; también se refiere a lo que caracteriza o deriva de la autoridad del patriarca.frRelatif à un système de société ou de gouvernement contrôlé par les hommes, ou à l'homme en tant que chef de famille ou de tribu. Qui évoque l'autorité masculine ou la domination des hommes.deDie patriarchalische Ordnung betreffend, also ein Gesellschafts- oder Herrschaftssystem, in dem Männer die Macht haben; auch den Vater als Oberhaupt einer Familie oder Sippe betreffend.ptRelativo a um sistema social ou de governo controlado por homens, ou ao homem como chefe da família ou da tribo. Também se refere ao que é próprio ou característico dos patriarcas.zh指由男性控制或主导的社会制度或治理体系,也指男性作为家庭或部落首领的。arيشير إلى نظام اجتماعي أو سياسي يسيطر عليه الرجال أو يكون فيه الرجل رئيسًا للأسرة أو القبيلة. يتصل بالسلطة الأبوية أو بالنظام الأبوي التقليدي.

  1. Male-dominated social system B2 formal

    Relating to a social system where men hold primary power and authority, especially in family and political structures.

    • The patriarchal structure of the society limited women's rights.
    • Many ancient civilizations were deeply patriarchal.
    • She criticized the patriarchal norms that still exist in some workplaces.

    ruПатриархальныйesPatriarcal (sistema social dominado por hombres)frSystème social patriarcaldePatriarchalischptPatriarcalzh父权制的arأبوي سلطوي ذكوري

    Antonyms: egalitarianmatriarchal

  2. Relating to an older male leader C1 formal

    Characteristic of a man who is older, higher in rank, or acts as a respected leader within a group or family.

    • His patriarchal demeanor commanded respect from the younger members.
    • The patriarch's patriarchal authority was unquestioned in the village.
    • He adopted a patriarchal tone when addressing the family council.

    ruПатриархальныйesPatriarcal (relativo al líder masculino mayor)frpatriarcal (relatif à un chef masculin âgé)dePatriarchalischptPatriarcalzh父权制的arأبوي بطريركي

    Synonyms: elderfatherlypaternalseniorvenerable

    Antonyms: matriarchal

  • more patriarchal comparative form
  • most patriarchal superlative form