Patriarchal meaning: The meaning of PATRIARCHAL is of

The meaning of PATRIARCHAL is of, relating to, or being a patriarch or patriarchy. How to use patriarchal in a sentence. Definition of patriarchal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Patriarchal means ruled or controlled by men, or relating to a patriarchy, or the idea that men are more important than women. See how to use this word in sentences and learn its pronunciation and synonyms. Patriarchal definition: of or relating to a patriarch, the male head of a family, tribe, community, church, order, etc... See examples of PATRIARCHAL used in a sentence.