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neopatriarchy

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌniːəʊˈpeɪtɹɪɑːkɪ/
  • UK: /ˌniːəʊˈpeɪtɹɪɑːki/
  • UK: /ˌniːəʊˈpatɹɪɑːki/
  • US: /ˌnioʊˈpeɪtɹiˌɑɹki/

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noun

Meaning 1

Modern patriarchy, especially as exercised within the nuclear family rather than wider society.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From neo- (“new, contemporary”) + patriarchy (“dominance of men in social or cultural systems”).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: novpatriarĥeco — modern partiarchy, esp. within the nuclear family
  • Esperanto: novpatriarkeco — modern partiarchy, esp. within the nuclear family