Meaning of the word matriarchy in English
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matriarchy
US /ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːr.ki/
UK /ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːr.ki/
Noun
1.
a system of society or government ruled by a woman or women
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Some ancient civilizations were believed to be matriarchies.
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The anthropologist studied the social structure of a modern matriarchy.
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