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patriarchy

 noun
     
Related topics: Sociology, Family
pa‧tri‧arch‧y plural patriarchies [uncountable and countable]
1SS a social system in which men have all the power
2SSF a social system in which the oldest man rules his family and passes power and possessions on to his sons
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