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matriarch

noun
/ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

Meaning

A woman who is the head of a family or community.

Example Sentences

The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.

Example Expressions

family matriarch

Synonyms

female leader, mother figure, headwoman, queen, dame

Antonyms

patriarch, subordinate

Collocations

family matriarch, clan matriarch, respected matriarch

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