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patriarchy
CIDE DICTIONARY
patriarchy, n. [Gr. patriarchi`a.].
- The jurisdiction of a patriarch; patriarchship. Brerewood. [1913 Webster]
- Government by a patriarch; patriarchism. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
patriarchy, n. (pl. -ies) a system of society, government, etc., ruled by a man and with descent through the male line.
Derivative
patriarchism n.
Etymology
med.L patriarchia f. Gk patriarkhia (as PATRIARCH)
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