Bahasa Melayu

patriarki

Bahasa Melayu

English

patriarchy

A social system in which men hold the main power or authority.

ڤترياركي

Examples

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  1. Patriarki masih dibincangkan dalam kajian masyarakat.

    Patriarchy is still discussed in social studies.

  2. Sesetengah orang mengkritik patriarki kerana terlalu memihak kepada lelaki.

    Some people criticise patriarchy because it favours men too much.

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What does “patriarchy” mean in Malay?

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patriarchy

It refers to a society or system ruled mainly by men.

Word family

Common derived forms

patriark
patriarch

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.