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matriarchy
Matriarchy (noun) means a society in which mothers hold authority over the family, and family history is passed down through women.
noun
1
A society in which mothers hold authority over the family, and family history is passed down through women.
2
A form of government run by women.
3
A situation in which women hold the most power or influence in society or culture.
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Etymology
Coined on the pattern of patriarchy, from Latin māter (“mother”) and Ancient Greek ἄρχω (árkhō, “to rule”). By surface analysis it breaks down as matri- + -archy.
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matriarchate
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What is the meaning of matriarchy?
"matriarchy" (noun) means a society in which mothers hold authority over the family, and family history is passed down through women.
What is another word for matriarchy?
Other words for "matriarchy" include matriarchate.
What is the opposite of matriarchy?
The opposite of "matriarchy" is patriarchy.
What are the different meanings of matriarchy?
"matriarchy" has 3 main meanings: 1. A society in which mothers hold authority over the family, and family history is passed down through women; 2. A form of government run by women; 3. A situation in which women hold the most power or influence in society or culture.
