(Christianity) The highest form of bishop, in the ancient world having authority over other bishops in the province but now generally as an honorary title; in Roman Catholicism, considered a bishop second only to the Pope in rank.

In a patriarchal manner.

Characteristic of a patriarch; venerable. / Relating to a system run by males, rather than females; relating to a patriarchy.

(Christianity) The term of office of a Christian patriarch. / The office or ecclesial jurisdiction of such a patriarch. / The office-space occupied by a patriarch and his staff.

The quality of being patriarchal.

plural of patriarchalism

(transitive) To make patriarchal.

present participle of patriarchalize

The process of patriarchalizing.

simple past tense and past participle of patriarchalize