MATRIARCH


Meaning of MATRIARCH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmā-trē-ˌärk ]

noun

Date: 1606

: 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

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