patriarchally

English

Etymology

patriarchal +‎ -ly

Adverb

patriarchally (comparative more patriarchally, superlative most patriarchally)

  1. In a patriarchal manner.
    • 1988, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Nervous Conditions, Faber & Faber Limited (2021), page 212:
      ‘Yes,’ continued Takesure, darting pleading glances at my father, who remained patriarchally impervious and stern.

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