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Term: Androcracy

Noun: Androcracy refers to a form of social organization or government in which men hold primary power and dominate positions of authority.

Example sentence: In ancient Sparta, androcracy prevailed, with men being the sole decision-makers and women having limited rights and influence.


Adjective: Referring to gendered power dynamics, androcratic describes a society where men hold superior social statuses and enjoy more privileges than women.

Example sentence: The patriarchal society was characterized by an androcratic power structure, marginalizing the voices and contributions of women.


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