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matriarch

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Noun
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ma=tri=arch

CIDE DICTIONARY

matriarchn. [L. mater mother + -arch.].
  •  The mother and ruler of a family or of her descendants; a ruler by maternal right.  [1913 Webster]
  •  A woman who dominates or is the most important member of a group or organization; in businesses, often the founder or owner of the largest interest.  [PJC]
  •  A venerated old woman.  [PJC]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

matriarch, n. a woman who is the head of a family or tribe.

Derivative
matriarchal adj.
Etymology
L mater mother, on the false analogy of PATRIARCH

THESAURUS

matriarch

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