1. Plural of patriarchism; systems, practices, or ideologies that establish or maintain male dominance and authority in society, families, or institutions.
Usage: Usually used in academic, sociological, or feminist discourse; Countable noun; refers to multiple instances or forms of patriarchal systems

Examples

• Scholars have analyzed various patriarchisms across different cultures and historical periods.
• Feminist theory critiques the patriarchisms embedded in traditional family structures.
• The book examines how patriarchisms have shaped legal and economic systems.
• Different patriarchisms operate in distinct ways depending on religious and cultural contexts.
• Activists work to dismantle patriarchisms that limit women's opportunities in the workplace.