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Meaning of matriarchy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

matriarchy

noun

Definitions

  1. A social system in which the mother is head of household, having authority over men and children.

  2. A system of government by females (particularly as a kind of polity).

  3. The dominance of women in social or cultural systems.