patricentric

9.9

Giving most power to the father or male head of a family

adjective
/ˌpætrɪˈsɛntrɪk/

: patricéntrico

The study explored the effects of a patricentric family dynamic on child development.

Examples

The patricentric structure of their society limits women's roles.
Many traditional societies are strongly patricentric in their structure and customs.
Some anthropologists argue that patricentric values influence legislation and governance.
In many cultures, a patricentric system prevails.
Many traditional societies are strongly patricentric in their structure and customs.
The study explored the effects of a patricentric family dynamic on child development.
In many cultures, a patricentric system prevails.

Synonyms

patriarchal

vspatricentric

Literature

36 7.0

A society or group where men have most power and make decisions

is focused on domination by the family father rather than broad male rule

paternal

vspatricentric

11 4.6

Having a father's kind and protective way

centres on father domination and power rather than simple fatherly traits

patriarchic

vspatricentric

7.7

A society where men hold power and inheritance goes through the father

emphasizes rule by a family father rather than inheritance through male line

Antonyms

matricentric

9.9

A family or society where the mother is the main person in charge

How Patriarchal

patriarchal

Literature

36 7.0

patricentric

9.9

androcentric

1 8.6

Surface Forms

patricentric positive

Morphology

patricentric = centric (transparent) = patri + centric

The adjective is formed by the combining prefix 'patri-' (father) attached to 'centric' (centered), yielding a directly interpretable meaning 'centered on the father/male head'.

Etymology

Patricentric is made of patri- meaning 'father', as in patriarch, and -centric meaning 'center', as in egocentric. So, patricentric means 'centered on' the father or male head of a family or group.