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patriarchal
/ˌpeɪtriˈɑːkəl/
adjective
patriarchalny
Also
ojcowski
Definition
Relating to a system of society or government controlled by men, where men hold primary power and authority.
Examples
Many ancient societies were patriarchal in their structure and governance.
Wiele starożytnych społeczeństw miało patriarchalną strukturę i rządy.
The family maintained a strong patriarchal tradition, with the eldest male making all major decisions.
Rodzina utrzymywała silną patriarchalną tradycję, gdzie najstarszy mężczyzna podejmował wszystkie ważne decyzje.
Synonyms
Collocations
patriarchal societypatriarchal systempatriarchal figure
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