a.
Of or pertaining to a matriarch; governed by a matriarch or matriarchs; as, a matriarchal society.
[1913 Webster +PJC]
matriarchal
| Dictionary: ma·tri·ar·chal |
a.
| Archaeology Dictionary: matriarchal |
[De]
Family authority resting with the woman's family. Thus matriarchy, rule by women.
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