Matriarchal
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Matriarchal is an adjective meaning Governed by (or as if by) a matriarch.
Meaning
Governed by (or as if by) a matriarch.
More Meanings
- Governed by females, rather than by males.
Word Forms
- matriarchial
Synonyms for matriarchal
Depending on context, synonyms include matriarchial, matricentric.
Antonyms for matriarchal
Common opposites include patriarchal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include matricentric, matrician, matripotestal, patriarchal, patriarchical, matronly.
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