matriarch
Translation
matriarch
Examples
She is the matriarch of the family.
She is the matriarch of the family.
The elephant herd is led by a matriarch.
The elephant herd is led by a matriarch.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a woman who is the head of a family or tribe. The family's matriarch made all the decisions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: female head, grande dame; Antonyms: patriarch
Etymology
From Greek 'mater' (mother) + 'arkhein' (to rule), meaning 'mother-ruler'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'matri-' (mother, like in maternal) + '-arch' (ruler, like in monarch).