Definition of Matriarchy in English :

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Matriarchy meaning in English

Meaning of Matriarchy in English

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Matriarchy pronunciation in English

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Matriarchy

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Noun

1. matriarchate, matriarchy

a form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line

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Matriarchy

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noun plural -chies
1. 
a form of social organization in which a female is head of the family or society, and descent and kinship are traced through the female line
2. 
any society dominated by women

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Matriarchy

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nounWord forms: plural ˈmatriˌarchies
1. 
a form of social organization in which the mother is recognized as the head of the family or tribe, descent and kinship being traced through the mother
2. 
government, rule, or domination by women

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Matriarchy

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n. pl. ma·tri·ar·chies
1.
a. A social system in which the mother is head of the family.
b. A family, community, or society based on this system or governed by women.
2. The collection of women in positions of power, especially in such a social system or community. In all senses also called matriarchate.

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