patriarchally
|pa-tri-ar-chal-ly|
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/ˌpeɪtriˈɑrkəli/
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/ˌpeɪtriˈɑːkəli/
(patriarchal)
male-dominated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'patriarchally' originates from the Greek word 'patriarkhēs,' where 'patēr' meant 'father' and 'arkhē' meant 'rule.'
Historical Evolution
'patriarkhēs' transformed into the Latin word 'patriarcha,' and eventually became the modern English word 'patriarchal' through Old French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'rule of the father,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a patriarch or patriarchy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that relates to or is characteristic of a patriarch or patriarchy.
The society was structured patriarchally, with men holding the primary power.
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Last updated: 2025/07/19 02:25