Matriarch: meaning, definitions and examples

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matriarch

 

[ หˆmeษชtriหŒษ‘หrk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family leader

A matriarch is a woman who is the head of a family or group. She is usually the oldest and most respected member, and she holds a position of authority and influence within the family or group.

Synonyms

head, leader, matron, patriarch

Examples of usage

  • The matriarch of the family gathered everyone for a special dinner.
  • As the matriarch of the tribe, she made important decisions for the community.
  • The matriarch's wisdom and experience were valued by all.
  • The matriarch's role was to guide and support her family members.
  • The matriarch's passing left a void in the family.

Translations

Translations of the word "matriarch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น matriarca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคคเฅƒเคธเคคเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Matriarchin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ matriark

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั‚ั€ั–ะฐั€ั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ matriarchini

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅณๅฎถ้•ท (ใ˜ใ‚‡ใ‹ใกใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท matriarche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ matriarca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anaerkil lider

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌ์„ฑ ๊ฐ€์žฅ (yeoseong gajang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู… ู…ุชุณู„ุทุฉ (umm mutasallita)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ matriarcha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ matriarcha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅณๅฎถ้•ฟ (nวš jiฤzhวŽng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ matriarh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆttmรณรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั‚ั€ะธะฐั€ั…

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒฅแƒ˜ (matriarkโ€™i)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ matriarx

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ matriarca

Etymology

The word matriarch comes from the combination of the Latin word 'mater' meaning mother and the Greek word 'arkhein' meaning to rule. The concept of a matriarch has been present in many cultures throughout history, where women have held positions of power and influence within their families or societies. Matriarchs are often depicted as wise, strong, and nurturing figures who play a crucial role in shaping the values and traditions of their communities.

See also: matriarchy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,752 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.