patriarchism
Americannoun
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Such government as they have is a blending of a little democracy with strong patriarchism.
From Terry A Tale of the Hill People by Thomson, Charles Goff
The effects of patriarchism are deplorable and very immoral.
From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste
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