patriarchal
adjective
pa·tri·ar·chal
ˌpā-trē-ˈär-kəl 
: of, relating to, or being a patriarch or patriarchy
a patriarchal culture
a patriarchal religion
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Indeed, allowing men but not women to have multiple spouses is clearly unequal and entwined with patriarchal ideology that positions women as subordinate or inferior to men.
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David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
The preference for sons is rooted in a patriarchal structure where boys are expected to carry on the family lineage, inherit property, and perform essential last rites for their parents.
—Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
As fear and prejudice take hold, Lidia and her family must navigate the growing hysteria surrounding queerness, disease and desire in a deeply patriarchal society.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Our patriarchal society says beautiful women with families and wealth should feel lucky.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
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David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
The preference for sons is rooted in a patriarchal structure where boys are expected to carry on the family lineage, inherit property, and perform essential last rites for their parents.
—Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
As fear and prejudice take hold, Lidia and her family must navigate the growing hysteria surrounding queerness, disease and desire in a deeply patriarchal society.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Our patriarchal society says beautiful women with families and wealth should feel lucky.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patriarchal
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“Patriarchal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriarchal. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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