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Meaning of MATRIARCHY

Pronunciation:  'meytree`ârkee

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line
 

MATRIARCHY is a 10 letter word that starts with M.

 

 Synonyms: matriarchate
 
 See Also: social organisation, social organization, social structure, social system, structure

 

 

Glossary
 
 Definition: a society ruled by females.
 

 

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