German edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Medieval Latin patriarchātus.

Pronunciation edit

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Noun edit

Patriarchat n or m (strong, genitive Patriarchates or Patriarchats, plural Patriarchate)

  1. patriarchy
  2. patriarchate
    Antonym: Matriarchat

Usage notes edit

The use of the masculine gender is extremely rare.

Declension edit