matriarchal

/ˌmeɪtriˈɑːrkəl/ /ˌmeɪtriˈɑːrkɪkəl/

Meanings

adjective

Governed by (or as if by) a matriarch.

Examples :

"The family was matriarchal, with Grandma Rose making all the important decisions. "

adjective

Governed by females, rather than by males.

Examples :

"The family's business decisions were always made by Grandma, reflecting its matriarchal structure. "

family society government culture

Related Words

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

rather verb

/ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹæðɚ/

To prefer; to prefer to.

"I rather enjoy helping my brother with his homework. "

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

females noun

/ˈfiː.meɪlz/

One of the female (feminine) sex or gender.

"The veterinarian examined the kittens and determined that three were males and two were females. "

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

grandma noun

/ˈɡɹænmɑː/

Grandmother

"My grandma always makes the best cookies. "

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

business noun

/ˈbɪd.nəs/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

"My uncle owns a small business selling handmade jewelry. "

matriarch noun

/ˈmeɪtɹɪˌɑːk/ /ˈmeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/

A female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group.

"The matriarch of the family made all the important decisions about the children's education. "

decisions noun

/dɪˈsɪʒənz/ /dɪˈsɪʒnz/

The act of deciding.

""The team's success depends on making good decisions." "

governed verb

/ˈɡəvɚnd/

To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.

"The old king governed the land wisely."

reflecting verb

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."