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matriarchy in Dutch

matriarchy in Dutch is matriarchaat — matriarchy means a social system in which the mother is head of household, having authority over men and children, and lineage is traced through the female line.

matriarchy in Dutch

matriarchaat
noun

What does "matriarchy" mean?

  1. noun A social system in which the mother is head of household, having authority over men and children, and lineage is traced through the female line.
  2. noun A system of government by females (particularly as a kind of polity).
  3. noun The dominance of women in social or cultural systems.
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What is "matriarchy" in Dutch?

"matriarchy" in Dutch is matriarchaat. matriarchy means: A social system in which the mother is head of household, having authority over men and children, and lineage is traced through the female line.

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