adjective
relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men
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The patriarchal society placed men in positions of power and authority.
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I don't like how patriarchal my workplace is, always favoring the male employees.
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The whole system is so patriarchal, it's like they don't even care about equality.
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The patriarchal mindset is like a heavy weight holding back progress towards gender equality.