matriarch
Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪtɹiˌɑɹk/

Definition & Meaning of "matriarch"in English

Matriarch
01

a woman who leads or dominates a family, group, or tribe

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
animate
Plural form
matriarchs
Examples
As the matriarch of the family, Grandma Helen had the final say on all major decisions.
02

a feisty older woman with a big bosom (as drawn in cartoons)

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