Associations to the word «Matriarchy»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

MATRIARCHY, noun. A form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley