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Definition of patriarchalist

patriarchalist

/ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəlɪst/
pa · tri · ar · chal · ist
Plural:patriarchalists
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• noun

1

A person who advocates for, supports, or defends a patriarchal social system, in which men hold primary political, moral, and social power.

Example

"The political theorist was heavily criticized by his peers as a modern patriarchalist for his conservative views on traditional gender roles and domestic authority."

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• Rhymes for patriarchalist

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patio
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patriarchalist
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patrinia
patronizingness

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English word 'patriarchal' combined with the suffix '-ist', originating from Late Latin 'patriarcha' and Greek 'patriarchēs' (pater 'father' + archein 'to rule'). It emerged in political and sociological discourse to describe defenders of male-dominated societal structures.

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Patriarchalist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/patriarchalist
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