patriarchy
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English
10 letters
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Definitions
noun
a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pˈeɪtɹiːˌɑːɹkiː/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural patriarchies
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced throu
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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