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| ma·tri·ar·chy [ máytree rkee ] (plural ma·tri·ar·chies) |
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1. social order where women have power: a form of social order where women are in charge and are recognized as the heads of families, with power, lineage, and inheritance passing, where possible, from mothers to daughters
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2. community where women have power: a community, society, or social group that is based on matriarchy
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3. organization where women have power: an organization or government where women have power
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| [Late 19th century. After patriarchy] |
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