(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.

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.

plural of patriarchalism

The quality of being patriarchal.

In a patriarchal manner.

simple past tense and past participle of patriarchalize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of patriarchalize

The process of patriarchalizing.

(transitive) To make patriarchal.