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Etymology

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Borrowed from Medieval Latin patriarchātus.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Patriarchat n or m (strong, genitive Patriarchates or Patriarchats, plural Patriarchate)

  1. patriarchy
  2. patriarchate
    Antonym: Matriarchat

Usage notes

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The use of the masculine gender is extremely rare.

Declension

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