patriarchic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or reflecting men's supremacy or authority in a particular sphere.

  - "The patriarchic society gave women few rights."
  - "Patriarchic values were deeply ingrained in the community."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patriarchic
archaic , patriotic

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Variants

List of all variants of patriarchic that leads to same result
patriarchies , patriarchy

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Etymology

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From Greek patriarkhēs, from patriarches 'ruler of the father's house' (from pater 'father' + archē 'ruler').

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Trivia

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1. Patriarchic societies have been prevalent throughout history, from ancient civilizations like Rome and Greece to modern-day cultures in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

2. The term 'patriarchic' was first used in English in the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Matriarchy: A social order in which women hold power and make decisions for the family and community.

2. Feminism: A movement advocating for women's rights and gender equality.

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Culture

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Patriarchic societies are those in which men hold power and make decisions for the family and community. This concept has been a subject of debate in feminist theory and women's rights movements. Patriarchic societies have been prevalent throughout history and continue to exist in various forms today.

How to Memorize "patriarchic"

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   - Imagine a society where men hold all the power and make all the decisions. Visualize the structures and institutions that enable this power dynamic.

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   - Associate the word 'patriarchic' with 'men's supremacy' or 'men's rule'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'patriarchic' with 'paternal rule'.

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