patriarchal
//ˌpeɪ.triˈɑːr.kəl//
Adjective
patriarchalCanonical form
more patriarchalComparative
most patriarchalSuperlative
1
Relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men.
Many traditional societies have patriarchal structures where men hold most of the power.
2
Relating to or characteristic of a patriarch, especially as the male head of a family.
He inherited the patriarchal role after his father passed away.
3
Relating to the biblical patriarchs or the period in which they lived.
The patriarchal narratives in Genesis tell the stories of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.