matriarchy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 See also

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

Coined after patriarchy, from Ancient Greek μήτηρ (mother) and ἄρχω (I rule)

[edit] Noun

matriarchy (plural matriarchies)

1. A social system in which the mother is head of household, having authority over men and children.
2. A system of government by females.

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• patriarchy