matriarchal
Translation
matriarchal
Examples
Elephants have a matriarchal social structure.
Elephants have a matriarchal social structure.
She comes from a matriarchal family.
She comes from a matriarchal family.
Grammar Patterns
((matriarchal)) + ((noun)) describing a system led by females It was a matriarchal society.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mother-led; Antonyms: patriarchal
Etymology
From Latin 'mater' (mother) + Greek 'arkhein' (to rule).
Memory Tips
Think of 'matri-' like 'mother' and 'arch' like 'ruler' or 'archbishop', meaning 'rule by the mother'.