patriarchy

[ pey-tree-ahr-kee ]

/ ˈpeɪ triˌɑr ki /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR patriarchy ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural pa·tri·arch·ies.

a form of social organization in which the father is the supreme authority in the family, clan, or tribe and descent is reckoned in the male line, with the children belonging to the father's clan or tribe.

a society, community, or country based on this social organization.

a social system in which power is held by men, through cultural norms and customs that favor men and withhold opportunity from women: The corporate glass ceiling is one consequence of patriarchy in education and business.

Often the Patriarchy . the men in power in a society: The Patriarchy is vested in maintenance of the status quo.

Origin of patriarchy

First recorded in 1555–65; ultimately from Greek patriarchía, derivation of patriárchēs and -ía noun suffix; see origin at patriarch, -y³

OTHER WORDS FROM patriarchy

an·ti·pa·tri·ar·chy, noun, plural an·ti·pa·tri·ar·chies.

Words nearby patriarchy

patriarchal, patriarchal cross, patriarchalism, patriarchate, patriarchs, patriarchy, patriate, Patricia, patrician, patriciate, patricide

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Example sentences from the Web for patriarchy

The women’s stories of survival reveal that – even in the face of regular oppression and abuse – they negotiate for their rights and “bargain” with patriarchy on a daily basis.
Three Women: Stories Of Indian Trafficked Brides|LGBTQ-Editor|October 5, 2020|No Straight News
Further, racism, sexism, patriarchy, and colorism have their roots in centuries of colonialism and slave trade.
Change the world—for whom? Why addressing racism must be a top corporate priority|lbelanger225|September 21, 2020|Fortune
She was born into a patriarchy and an industry that hyper-sexualizes women all the time.
Revenge of the Rock Nerds: TV on the Radio’s Long Road to ‘Seeds’|Marlow Stern|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She is against the patriarchy, especially when personified in villainous ogres like the Duke of Deception.
Wonder Woman’s Creation Story Is Wilder Than You Could Ever Imagine|Tom Arnold-Forster|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“They will be the advocates of patriarchy, traditional systems and behavior,” Dhakal says.
The Sad Hidden Plight of Child Grooms|Nina Strochlic|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Or a select few can boost their grades by braiding their armpit hair and fighting the patriarchy.
Meet the Professor of Hairy Studies|Lizzie Crocker|July 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And maybe dealing a death blow to the patriarchy in the process.
Meet the Professor of Hairy Studies|Lizzie Crocker|July 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A patriarchy is a monarchy in which the chief power is exercised by a patriarch, or father.
Elements of Civil Government|Alexander L. Peterman
Patriarchy succeeded matriarchy, but whether as a gradual evolution or otherwise is not clear.
The Sex Worship and Symbolism of Primitive Races|Sanger Brown, II
In this we seem to have the savor of a system of patriarchy.
Ifugao Law|R. F. Burton
The first form of government was a patriarchy—the father of the family and of the tribe being the ruler.
The Theistic Conception of the World|B. F. (Benjamin Franklin) Cocker

British Dictionary definitions for patriarchy

patriarchy

/ (ˈpeɪtrɪˌɑːkɪ) /

noun plural -chies

a form of social organization in which a male is the head of the family and descent, kinship, and title are traced through the male line

any society governed by such a system

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for patriarchy

patriarchy

[ (pay-tree-ahr-kee) ]

A family or society in which authority is vested in males, through whom descent and inheritance are traced. (See also matriarchy and primogeniture.)

单词	patriarchy
释义	patriarchy [ pey-tree-ahr-kee ] / ˈpeɪ triˌɑr ki / SEE SYNONYMS FOR patriarchy ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural pa·tri·arch·ies. a form of social organization in which the father is the supreme authority in the family, clan, or tribe and descent is reckoned in the male line, with the children belonging to the father's clan or tribe. a society, community, or country based on this social organization. a social system in which power is held by men, through cultural norms and customs that favor men and withhold opportunity from women: The corporate glass ceiling is one consequence of patriarchy in education and business. Often the Patriarchy . the men in power in a society: The Patriarchy is vested in maintenance of the status quo. Origin of patriarchy First recorded in 1555–65; ultimately from Greek patriarchía, derivation of patriárchēs and -ía noun suffix; see origin at patriarch, -y³ OTHER WORDS FROM patriarchy an·ti·pa·tri·ar·chy, noun, plural an·ti·pa·tri·ar·chies. Words nearby patriarchy patriarchal, patriarchal cross, patriarchalism, patriarchate, patriarchs, patriarchy, patriate, Patricia, patrician, patriciate, patricide Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for patriarchy The women’s stories of survival reveal that – even in the face of regular oppression and abuse – they negotiate for their rights and “bargain” with patriarchy on a daily basis. Three Women: Stories Of Indian Trafficked Brides\|LGBTQ-Editor\|October 5, 2020\|No Straight News Further, racism, sexism, patriarchy, and colorism have their roots in centuries of colonialism and slave trade. Change the world—for whom? Why addressing racism must be a top corporate priority\|lbelanger225\|September 21, 2020\|Fortune She was born into a patriarchy and an industry that hyper-sexualizes women all the time. Revenge of the Rock Nerds: TV on the Radio’s Long Road to ‘Seeds’\|Marlow Stern\|December 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST She is against the patriarchy, especially when personified in villainous ogres like the Duke of Deception. Wonder Woman’s Creation Story Is Wilder Than You Could Ever Imagine\|Tom Arnold-Forster\|November 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “They will be the advocates of patriarchy, traditional systems and behavior,” Dhakal says. The Sad Hidden Plight of Child Grooms\|Nina Strochlic\|September 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Or a select few can boost their grades by braiding their armpit hair and fighting the patriarchy. Meet the Professor of Hairy Studies\|Lizzie Crocker\|July 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And maybe dealing a death blow to the patriarchy in the process. Meet the Professor of Hairy Studies\|Lizzie Crocker\|July 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A patriarchy is a monarchy in which the chief power is exercised by a patriarch, or father. Elements of Civil Government\|Alexander L. Peterman Patriarchy succeeded matriarchy, but whether as a gradual evolution or otherwise is not clear. The Sex Worship and Symbolism of Primitive Races\|Sanger Brown, II In this we seem to have the savor of a system of patriarchy. Ifugao Law\|R. F. Burton The first form of government was a patriarchy—the father of the family and of the tribe being the ruler. The Theistic Conception of the World\|B. F. (Benjamin Franklin) Cocker British Dictionary definitions for patriarchy patriarchy / (ˈpeɪtrɪˌɑːkɪ) / noun plural -chies a form of social organization in which a male is the head of the family and descent, kinship, and title are traced through the male line any society governed by such a system Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to patriarchy Misogyny vs. SexismIf you’re planning on joining the female empowerment movement and discussing how to dismantle the patriarchy, make sure to brush up on your terminology by reading on. READ MORE Words related to patriarchy patriarchship, patriarchate Cultural definitions for patriarchy patriarchy [ (pay-tree-ahr-kee) ] A family or society in which authority is vested in males, through whom descent and inheritance are traced. (See also matriarchy and primogeniture.) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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patriarchy

noun, plural pa·tri·arch·ies.

Origin of patriarchy

OTHER WORDS FROM patriarchy

Words nearby patriarchy

Example sentences from the Web for patriarchy

British Dictionary definitions for patriarchy

noun plural -chies

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Words related to patriarchy

Cultural definitions for patriarchy