1. a social system or society dominated by men; male-centered authority or control.
Usage: formal; often used in feminist and academic discourse

Examples

• Feminist scholars have critiqued phallocracy as a system that marginalizes women's voices.
• The organization worked to dismantle phallocracy in the workplace by promoting equal leadership.
• Historical phallocracy in many cultures restricted women's access to education and property.
• She argued that phallocracy perpetuates gender inequality across generations.
• The movement challenged phallocracy by advocating for shared power and representation.