patriarchies

n.

  • 柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典

1. N-UNCOUNT 男性家长制;父权制 Patriarchy is a system in which men have all or most of the power and importance in a society or group. 
  • The main cause of women's and children's oppression is patriarchy.

    妇女儿童受压迫的主要原因是父权制。

2. N-COUNT 父权社会;父系社会 A patriarchy is a patriarchal society.