matriarch
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ma·tri·arch
noun \ˈmā-trē-ˌärk\Definition of MATRIARCH
: a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state; specifically : a mother who is head and ruler of her family and descendants
— ma·tri·ar·chal \ˌmā-trē-ˈär-kəl\ adjective
See Examples of MATRIARCH
- Our grandmother was the family's matriarch.
- The tribe's matriarch ruled for 20 years before her death.
First Known Use of MATRIARCH
1606
Related to MATRIARCH
- Synonyms
- dame, dowager, grande dame, matron
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