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matriarch

UK
/ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːk/
US
/ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑrk/

Translations

matriarchnoun
matriarchs
pl
UK
/ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːk/
US
/ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑrk/
matriarcheSe dit d'une femme qui exerce une autorité dominante au sein d'une famille, d'un groupe ou d'une organisation ; s'emploie aussi pour une femelle dominante chez les animaux.
The matriarch of the family always hosted the holiday gatherings at her home.
La matriarche de la famille organisait toujours les réunions de vacances chez elle.
Synonyms
matron
mother
female head
leader
nurturer

Definitions

matriarchnoun
A woman who is the head of a family or tribe.
The matriarch of the family always hosted the holiday gatherings at her home.
An older woman who is powerful within a family or organization.
As the matriarch of the company, she made all the major decisions and guided its growth.
A dominant female animal that leads a herd or social group.
The elephant matriarch guided the herd to the watering hole.
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