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patriarchally

/ˌpeɪ.triˈɑːr.kə.li/
pa · tri · ar · chal · ly
Adjective:patriarchal
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• adverb

1

In a manner characteristic of a patriarch or a patriarchy; through a social, familial, or political system in which men hold primary power and authority.

Example

"For centuries, the remote community was governed patriarchally, with the eldest male leaders making all legal and economic decisions."

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patriarch
patriarchal
patriarchalist
patriarchally
patriarchate
patriarchy
patrician

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective patriarchal plus the adverbial suffix -ly, ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek patriarches, combining patria ('family' or 'lineage', from pater meaning 'father') and archein ('to rule').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Patriarchally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/patriarchally
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