Matriarch
Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪtriːˌɑːrk/
Matriarch (noun)
- A woman who leads a family or group, especially because she is older or has strong influence.
- A woman who is the main authority in a tribe or community, often in a system where women hold power.
- The oldest or most powerful woman in a group, whose decisions strongly affect others.
Examples
- The matriarch guides the family through difficult times.
- She listens to everyone, and the matriarch decides calmly.