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matriarchy
This term describes a power structure centered on female authority, often contrasted with patriarchy. It carries a clinical, sociological tone when discussing ancient civilizations or anthropological studies, but can take on a more descriptive or ironic tone when applied to modern family dynamics where a grandmother or mother is the dominant decision-maker.
As a noun referring to a system of government or social organization, it is typically treated as a countable entity when comparing different types of social structures, though it can function as an abstract concept.
Meanings
Examples
The ancient civilization was a true matriarchy where women managed all land ownership.
I wonder if a society based on a matriarchy would be more peaceful than one based on a patriarchy.
The elven kingdom is a strict matriarchy led by the High Queen.
Our house is basically a matriarchy since Grandma makes all the final decisions.
Some scholars argue that early human groups functioned as a matriarchy.
It is a complete matriarchy in that office because the female executives hold all the power.
She joked that her home had become a matriarchy once her sons moved out.
The tribe maintains a matriarchy to ensure the lineage is traced through the mother.