patriarchalism

[ pey-tree-ahr-kuh-liz-uhm ]

noun

1. a philosophy, form, or system of patriarchal government.

Word History and Origins

Origin of patriarchalism¹

1840–50; patriarchal ( def ) + -ism

Example Sentences

According to the article, the most dangerous antisocial phenomenon in the social life of the country was patriarchalism.

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