patriarchalприлагательное Relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men. The patriarchal structure of the organization was evident in its male-dominated leadership.
Describing a family, group, or society where the father or eldest male is the head and descent is traced through the male line. In many traditional cultures, the family unit is patriarchal, with the father making most of the decisions.
Relating to or characteristic of a patriarch, especially a senior male religious leader. The patriarchal authority of the bishop was unquestioned in the early church.