Definition of patriarchal

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • patriarchal is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • patriarchal is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
  • patriarchal is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of patriarchal


  • 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 ()

See definition of patriarchal in Merriam Webster