Meaning of gynarchy | Babel Free
ˈɡaɪˌnɑːkiDefinitions
- A government ruled by a woman or women.
- Government by a woman or women.
Examples
“But I have⟳ always ſome hopes of a change⟳ under a Gunarchy ; where whim and humour commonly prevail, reaſon very ſeldom, and then only by a lucky miſtake.”
“Though no ways anti-matrimonial, this faithful servitor was not particularly desirous of serving under a gynarchy, while on the other hand he was not destitute of feelings of gratitude for services rendered him by Miss⟳ Bud, which he endeavored to maintain⟳ consistently with fidelity to his master.”
“They did not band themselves together for or against anarchy or gynarchy, monarchy or hierarchy, or any form⟳ of civil or religious government, but simply against slavery.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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