Associations to the word «Patriarchy»

Wiktionary

PATRIARCHY, noun. A social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children.
PATRIARCHY, noun. A system of government by males.
PATRIARCHY, noun. The dominance of men in social or cultural systems.
PATRIARCHY, noun. (Christianity) The office of a patriarch; a patriarchate.

Dictionary definition

PATRIARCHY, noun. A form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha