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matriarch — ma tri*arch, n. [L. mater mother + arch.] 1. The mother and ruler of a family or of her descendants; a ruler by maternal right. [1913 Webster] 2. A woman who dominates or is the most important member of a group or organization; in businesses,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
matriarch — mother who heads a family or tribe, c.1600, from MATRI (Cf. matri ) + arch, abstracted from PATRIARCH (Cf. patriarch) … Etymology dictionary
matriarch — ► NOUN 1) a woman who is the head of a family or tribe. 2) a powerful older woman. DERIVATIVES matriarchal adjective matriarchy noun. ORIGIN from Latin mater mother , on the false analogy of patriarch … English terms dictionary
matriarch — [mā′trē ärk΄] n. [ MATRI + ARCH] 1. a mother who rules her family or tribe; specif., a woman who is head of a matriarchy 2. a highly respected elderly woman matriarchal [mā′trēär′kəl] adj … English World dictionary
Matriarch — A matriarch, clan mother or chief is an autocratic female ruler of a human family, clan, or kinship, or of an animal grouping. The matriarch is usually the oldest female in an extended family. Her authority over the others, as well as their trust … Wikipedia
matriarch — [[t]me͟ɪtriɑː(r)k[/t]] matriarchs 1) N COUNT A matriarch is a woman who rules in a society in which power passes from mother to daughter. 2) N COUNT A matriarch is an old and powerful female member of a family, for example a grandmother … English dictionary
matriarch — UK [ˈmeɪtrɪˌɑː(r)k] / US [ˈmeɪtrɪˌɑrk] noun [countable] Word forms matriarch : singular matriarch plural matriarchs a female leader of a family or community … English dictionary
Matriarch Gyrull — is a secondary character in Ian Irvine s The Well of Echoes quartet. Physical Description Gyrull is a large female lyrinx, who has scarred chest armour. Unlike her daughter, Liett, Gyrull is not deformed in anyway. Gyrull s skin is fully capable… … Wikipedia
Matriarch (Lyrinx Title) — Matriarch or Wise Mother is a lyrinx title, denoted to few lyrinx females.There are six Matriarchs, one for each city, each having power over their province and making up a leadership council. Though Matriarch Gyrull is pre eminent among them… … Wikipedia
Matriarch (novel) — Matriarch Matriarch … Wikipedia
