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Patriarchate Definition & Meaning

patriarchate
noun
  1. the jurisdiction of a patriarch
  2. a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line

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Frequently asked questions

What does patriarchate mean?
the jurisdiction of a patriarch a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
What part of speech is patriarchate?
Patriarchate is a noun.
How many definitions does patriarchate have?
Patriarchate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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