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Rarematriarchy
The correct spelling is matriarchy.
How to pronounce matriarchy
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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Definition
noun
- 1.A social system in which the mother is head of household, having authority over men and children.
- 2.A system of government by females (particularly as a kind of polity).
- 3.The dominance of women in social or cultural systems.
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