Matriarch: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต
matriarch
[ หmeษชtriหษหrk ]
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:
๐ต๐น matriarca
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคคเฅเคธเคคเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Matriarchin
๐ฎ๐ฉ matriark
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐัััะฐัั
๐ต๐ฑ matriarchini
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅณๅฎถ้ท (ใใใใกใใ)
๐ซ๐ท matriarche
๐ช๐ธ matriarca
๐น๐ท anaerkil lider
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ฑ ๊ฐ์ฅ (yeoseong gajang)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃู ู ุชุณูุทุฉ (umm mutasallita)
๐จ๐ฟ matriarcha
๐ธ๐ฐ matriarcha
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅณๅฎถ้ฟ (nว jiฤzhวng)
๐ธ๐ฎ matriarh
๐ฎ๐ธ รฆttmรณรฐir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐััะธะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แแแ แฅแ (matriarkโi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ matriarx
๐ฒ๐ฝ matriarca
Word origin
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.