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Matriarchy
MAY-tree-ar-kee
/ˈmeɪtriˌɑːrkiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Matriarchy
Dictionary meaning
A social system in which women hold the primary power and authority.
Examples
- Some anthropologists argue that early societies may have been matriarchies.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on first syllable. Contrast with patriarchy.
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