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matriarchic

matriarchic

8.6
A society or family led by women where children belong to the mother's family
  • adjective
  • /ˌmeɪtriˈɑrkɪk/
translation icon : matriarcal
  • Anthropologists study matriarchic societies to compare them with patriarchal traditions.

Examples

  • The matriarchic structure of the tribe ensures that lineage is passed through mothers.

  • In some matriarchic families, grandmothers hold significant authority over important decisions.

  • The tribe was known for its matriarchic structure, where property was inherited through the mother’s line.

  • In a matriarchic society, women often hold the highest positions of power.

  • In a matriarchic family, the mother makes all the critical decisions regarding the household.

  • The matriarchic society allowed women to lead community gatherings and make important choices.

  • Many anthropologists study matriarchic cultures to understand the role of women in leadership.

Synonyms

matriarchal
vsmatriarchic
4 7.4

A social system where women, especially mothers, have the main power

also includes tracing descent through the female line as well as power
matrilineal
vsmatriarchic
  • Specialized
1 8.5

Family descent and inheritance follow the mother's line

also refers to societies led by a female, not only lineage matters
matricentric
vsmatriarchic
9.9

A family or society where the mother is the main person in charge

also covers tracing descent through the female line, not only maternal centrality
matrilinear
vsmatriarchic
  • Specialized
9.8

Family descent and inheritance that follow the mother's line

also can mean a society led by a female, not only lineage tracing

Antonyms

patriarchic
7.7

A society where men hold power and inheritance goes through the father

How Female-Led

matriarchic
8.6
egalitarian
20 7.6
patriarchal
  • Literature
36 7.0

Surface Forms

matriarchic positive

Morphology

matriarchic = matriarch (transparent) = matriarch + ic

The adjective is a regular derivation from the noun 'matriarch' with the productive suffix '-ic' meaning 'relating to' or 'characteristic of'.

Etymology

Matriarchic comes from the parts matri- meaning 'mother' and arch meaning 'rule', as in monarch. So a matriarchic society or family is one where women, especially mothers, are the leaders and family ties or property are passed down through the mother's side.