Meaning of the word matriarch in English
What does matriarch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
matriarch
US /ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːrk/
UK /ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːk/
Noun
1.
a woman who is the head of a family or tribe
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The grandmother was the undisputed matriarch of the family.
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She ruled her household like a true matriarch.
2.
an older woman who is powerful within a family or organization
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She was the respected matriarch of the community.
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The company's founder, a formidable matriarch, still holds significant influence.
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