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patriarchalism

American

[pey-tree-ahr-kuh-liz-uhm] / ˌpeɪ triˈɑr kəˌlɪz əm /

noun

a philosophy, form, or system of patriarchal government.

Etymology

Origin of patriarchalism

1840–50; patriarchal ( def. ) + -ism

Example Sentences

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This is one of the evils which derange patriarchalism; the decent-minded living in fear of their lives, the others with a conspicuous example before their eyes of the advantages of evil-doing.

From Old Calabria by Douglas, Norman

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

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane

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