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patriarchy Synonyms

Another word for patriarchy

Choosing another word for patriarchy depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• 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 androcracy affected property ownership among women."

Strongest
androcracy
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patricentrism

• noun (Context 2)

The office, jurisdiction, or territory of an ecclesiastical patriarch, especially within the Eastern Orthodox or Roman Catholic churches.

Usage Example

"Historical records detail the shifting territorial boundaries of the ancient patriarchate of Antioch."

Strongest
patriarchate

Opposites of patriarchy

The opposite of patriarchy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

matriarchy
gynarchy
egalitarianism
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• Nearby Words

patriarchalist
patriarchally
patriarchate
patriarchy
patrician
patricide
patrick

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Patriarchy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/patriarchy
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