pa|tri|ar|chate

pa|tri|ar|chate
pa|tri|ar|chate «PAY tree AHR kiht», noun.
1. the position, dignity, or authority of a church patriarch.
2. the church district under a patriarch's authority.
3. the residence of a patriarch.
4. = patriarchy. (Cf.patriarchy)

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