matriarch

A matriarch is a female leader or head of a family. In some cultures, a matriarch is the most powerful person in the family.

  • The matriarch is the head of the family.

  • The matriarch is very influential in the community.

Definition of matriarch

noun

a female head of a family or tribe

Synonyms:

materfamilias

noun

a feisty older woman with a big bosom (as drawn in cartoons)

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Example Sentences for matriarch

  • 1

    The grandmother is the ultimate matriarch and a power figure.

  • 2

    She is the matriarch of the family.

  • 3

    Hope is the matriarch of the family.

  • 4

    Amanda is the bride to be and the matriarch of the group.

  • 5

    Amanda is the bride to be and the matriarch of the group.

  • 6

    His mother is the matriarch of the family.

  • 7

    The assistant to the Church leader is the matriarch.

  • 8

    Grandma was the matriarch of a family of forty members.

  • 9

    Anna Jai remained the matriarch in the polygamous family.

  • 10

    She is the head hostess and matriarch of the Yuki family.