Matriarch

/mˈætɹɪˌɑːk/

/ˈmeɪtɹiˌɑɹk/

Matriarch

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

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

Examples

1. She is considered as wise as an owl and has become something of a matriarch within the community.

2. New matriarch means new style and a new house.

3. So each matriarch has a very different character.

4. Matriarch worth millions Patricia Altschul is the matriarch of Southern Charm.