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patriarchate

patriarchate

8.5
A society where men lead families and family line goes through the father
  • noun
  • /ˈpeɪtriɑrkeɪt/
translation icon : patriarcado
  • The tribe was organized into a patriarchate, with the eldest man holding authority over the family.

Examples

  • In a traditional patriarchate, inheritance is passed down through males.

  • The patriarchate has deep historical roots in many cultures.

  • Many ancient societies functioned under a patriarchate, passing property and titles from father to son.

  • Sociologists have studied the impact of the patriarchate on gender roles throughout history.

  • In a typical patriarchate, inheritance rights are passed down through the male members of the family.

  • The patriarchate has been the backbone of their cultural identity for generations.

  • Many historians study how the patriarchate shaped family structures in ancient societies.

Synonyms

patriarchy
vspatriarchate
31 7.0

A system where men have most power in family and public life

focuses on family rule with male headship and male-line descent

Antonyms

matriarchate
9.4

A social system where women lead the family or group and property passes through the mother's line

How Patriarchal

patriarchate
8.5

Surface Forms

patriarchate singular
patriarchates plural

Morphology

patriarchate = patriarch (semi-transparent) = patriarch + ate

Formation from 'patriarch' + '-ate' is clear; the morphological step to an institutional/abstract noun is regular.

Etymology

Patriarchate also comes from patri- ('father') and -arch ('rule'). That's why it describes a social system or family organisation where men, especially fathers, have the main authority and things like property or titles often pass from father to son.