pa·tri·arch·y /ˈpeɪtriɑːki $ -ɑːr-/ noun (plural patriarchies) [countableC, uncountableU] 1. SSa social system in which men have all the power 男权至上的社会制度
2. SSFa social system in which the oldest man rules his family and passes power and possessions on to his sons 父权制 → matriarchy