Synonyms & related words for patriarchal

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of patriarchal — including patriarchic, matriarchal, matriarchic, paternal, fatherly, motherly. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to patriarchal

Explore words related to patriarchal — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include patriarchy, matriarchate, patriarchate, matriarchy, patriarch, paternalistic, matriarchs, patrilineal. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for patriarchal

Common synonyms for patriarchal include patriarchic, matriarchal, matriarchic, paternal, fatherly, motherly, authoritarian, maternal — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does patriarchal come from?

The word patriarchal breaks down into 2 roots of Latin and Greek origin: patri-, from Latin pater (“father”); and -arch, from Greek arkhos (“ruler, chief”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.