pro-patriarchy
|pro-pa-tri-ar-chy|
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/proʊ-ˈpeɪ.tri.ɑr.ki/
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/prəʊ-ˈpeɪ.trɪ.ə.ki/
in favor of male-dominated rule
Etymology
'pro-patriarchy' is a compound of Latin 'pro' meaning 'for, in favor of' and the noun 'patriarchy' (from Greek 'patriarkhēs' via Late Latin/Middle English), formed in modern English to denote support for patriarchy.
'patriarchy' comes from Greek 'patriarkhēs' ('father' + 'ruler'), passed into Late Latin and Old/Middle English as 'patriarchie'/'patriarkie', and 'pro-' is a Latin prefix 'pro' meaning 'for'; the compound 'pro-patriarchy' arose in modern English usage by combining the prefix with the established noun.
Originally 'patriarchy' literally meant 'rule of the father', but its modern sense broadened to denote a social system of male dominance; 'pro-' as a prefix has retained the meaning 'in favor of', so 'pro-patriarchy' now means 'in favor of a male-dominated system'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a stance, ideology, or movement that supports or advocates for patriarchy (a social system in which men hold primary power).
Her pro-patriarchy drew sharp criticism from feminist groups.
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Adjective 1
supporting or favoring patriarchy; characterized by endorsement of male-dominated social structures.
They promoted a pro-patriarchy narrative in their speeches.
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