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matriarchy

ma·tri·ar·chy [ máytree rkee ] (plural ma·tri·ar·chies)


noun 
Definition:
 
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

2. community where women have power: a community, society, or social group that is based on matriarchy

3. organization where women have power: an organization or government where women have power

[Late 19th century. After patriarchy]
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