patriarchalism
/ˌpeɪtrɪˈɑːk(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˌpatrɪˈɑːk(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˌpeɪtrɪˈɑːkəlɪz(ə)m/noun
The principle or practice of patriarchal rule, authority, or government; a patriarchal system of society.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Mary Hennell (1802–1843), author. From patriarchal + -ism. Compare French patriarcalisme.
- discordant
- discordantly
- discordantness
- discorder
- discorporate
- discorrespondent
- discotheque
- discotheque dress
- discotriaene
- discounsel
- discount
- discountable
- discount broker
- discount brokerage
- discount card
- discount day
- discounted cash flow
- discountenance
- discountenancer
- discounter
- discount factor
- discount house
- discount market
- discount rate
- discount store