A matriarch is a female who is in charge of a family or group of families. Matriarchs often have a lot of power and influence, and they are usually responsible for the well-being of their families.
The matriarchs of the tribe were very important.
The matriarchs of the community are important.
noun
a female head of a family or tribe
Synonyms:
noun
a feisty older woman with a big bosom (as drawn in cartoons)
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The grandmother is the ultimate matriarch and a power figure.
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She is the matriarch of the family.
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Hope is the matriarch of the family.
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Amanda is the bride to be and the matriarch of the group.
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Amanda is the bride to be and the matriarch of the group.
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His mother is the matriarch of the family.
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The assistant to the Church leader is the matriarch.
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Grandma was the matriarch of a family of forty members.
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Anna Jai remained the matriarch in the polygamous family.
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She is the head hostess and matriarch of the Yuki family.