Patriarchate

[peitriɑ:kәt]

Definition

(noun.) the jurisdiction of a patriarch.

Editor: Rodney--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The office, dignity, or jurisdiction of a patriarch.

(n.) The residence of an ecclesiastic patriarch.

(n.) A patriarchal form of government or society. See Patriarchal, a., 3.

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