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Matriarch
01
a woman who leads or dominates a family, group, or tribe
Examples
As the matriarch of the family, Grandma Helen had the final say on all major decisions.
The village respected the matriarch for her decades of leadership and her ability to keep peace among the various families.
02
a feisty older woman with a big bosom (as drawn in cartoons)
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matriarchal
matriarchic
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