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matriarchalism

/ˌmætrɪˈɑːrkəlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does matriarchalism mean?

noun

A social system in which women hold positions of power and authority, often with a mother or female ancestor as the head of the family or community.

Example

"The matriarchalism of the indigenous tribe was a unique aspect of their culture."

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