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patriarchy
noun as in society led by men
Strongest matches
- patriarchism
- patriarchship
Strong match
- patriarchate
Example Sentences
Black American liberals rejected the elements of feudalism they recognized in racial prejudice, paternalism and patriarchy.
Procrastination is rarely a virtue, but in this case, it's an excellent way to stick it to the patriarchy.
As a boy born in the 1980s, I wasn’t taught to pay attention to the chokehold that the patriarchy has on women.
The patriarchy really counts on women keeping it comfortable and unchallenged, and it counts on it most especially under its own roof.
We believe that sexual politics under patriarchy is as pervasive in Black women's lives as are the politics of class and race.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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