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patriarchy

/ˈpeɪtriˌɑːrki/ American
  • n. 父权制, 男权社会
Definition
  • n. a social system in which men hold most of the power
Example
The novel explores how patriarchy shaped women's lives long ago.
这部小说探讨了父权制在过去如何塑造了女性的生活。