ma·tri·ar·chy 
/ˈmeɪtriˌɑɚki/ noun
plural ma·tri·ar·chies /ˈmeɪtriˌɑɚki/ noun 1 [count] : a family, group, or government controlled by a woman or a group of women
▪ For 20 years, the country was ruled as a matriarchy. ▪ ancient matriarchies 2 [noncount] : a social system in which family members are related to each other through their mothers
▪ a region in which matriarchy is practiced — compare patriarchy
▪ For 20 years, the country was ruled as a matriarchy. ▪ ancient matriarchies
▪ a region in which matriarchy is practiced — compare patriarchy
