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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A discipline of Christian theology, involving the study of God the Father as revealed in Scripture. uncountable
2. 2
   A complex of male-dominated or male-centered aspects of cultural and social life; patriarchy. uncountable

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πατέρας (patéras, “father”) + -logy.

Related phrases

god father

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