Definitions
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- adjective
patriarchal
Etymologies
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patri- + focal
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Examples
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During this period, we've seen blended qualities of both patrifocal and matrifocal frames of reference.
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In patrifocal societies, males control female procreation, seek dominance over competitors, collect stuff to ensure survival and pass it down to sons.
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Controlling, collecting and staying on top are features exhibited by the established powers in our society, those fittest that have survived in a patrifocal frame of reference.
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