Patriarchal setting Synonyms

Definitions for Patriarchal


  • (adjective) characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
  • (adjective) relating to or characteristic of a man who is older or higher in rank

Definitions for Setting


  • (noun) the circumstances , conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
  • (noun) the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie ) is set
  • (noun) the physical position of something