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patriarchy Antonyms
Opposite of patriarchy
Because the opposite of patriarchy shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A system of society or government in which men hold the primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.
Usage Example
"The sociological study examined how laws in a traditional matriarchy affected property ownership among women."
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matriarchy
gynarchy
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egalitarianism
• noun (Context 2)
A form of social organization in which the father or eldest male is the head of the family or clan, and descent and inheritance are traced through the male line.
Usage Example
"In the ancient clan's strict matriarchy, the family estate and titles passed directly from the father to his eldest son."
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matriarchy
Similar words to patriarchy
Words similar to patriarchy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
patriarchate
androcracy
patricentrism
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Patriarchy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/patriarchy