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matriarchy

The correct spelling is matriarchy.

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noun

Say it like: Mat-ria-rch-ee

The correct spelling is matriarchy. A social system in which the mother is head of household, having authority over men and children.

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noun

  1. 1.A social system in which the mother is head of household, having authority over men and children.
  2. 2.A system of government by females (particularly as a kind of polity).
  3. 3.The dominance of women in social or cultural systems.

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