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Matriarch
01
a woman who leads or dominates a family, group, or tribe
02
a feisty older woman with a big bosom (as drawn in cartoons)
Example
The village respected the matriarch for her decades of leadership and her ability to keep peace among the various families.
As the matriarch of the family, Grandma Helen had the final say on all major decisions.
The matriarch of the family survived her spouse by a decade.
The gray-headed matriarch of the family was respected by all generations.
The family gathered to remember their matriarch, sharing stories and fond memories in honor of her recent demise.
