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patriarchally Synonyms
Another word for patriarchally
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• adverb (Context 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.
Usage Example
"For centuries, the remote community was governed paternalistically, with the eldest male leaders making all legal and economic decisions."
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paternalistically
paternally
Opposites of patriarchally
The opposite of patriarchally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
matriarchally
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Patriarchally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/patriarchally