1. plural of phallocracy; systems or societies in which men hold primary power and dominance, particularly in social, political, and cultural institutions.
Usage: academic; feminist theory; formal

Examples

• Feminist scholars have critiqued the phallocracies embedded in many traditional institutions.
• The study examined how phallocracies have shaped legal and economic structures throughout history.
• Many cultures have historically operated as phallocracies, limiting women's rights and representation.
• The author argues that modern societies still retain elements of phallocracies despite progress toward equality.