patriarchal

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(pa-tri-ar-chal) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line

Example Sentence

The men yielded the power in the patriarchal society.

Synonyms

patriarchic; patricentric; male family head

Antonyms

matriarchic; matricentric

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Rhymes

  • markel
  • markell
  • markle
  • sparkle
  • starkel

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