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- [mey-tree-ahrk]
- /ˈmeɪ triˌɑrk/
- /ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːk/
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- [mey-tree-ahrk]
- /ˈmeɪ triˌɑrk/
Definitions of matriarchal word
- noun matriarchal the female head of a family or tribal line. 1
- noun matriarchal a woman who is the founder or dominant member of a community or group. 1
- noun matriarchal a venerable old woman. 1
- noun matriarchal Governed by (or as if by) a matriarch. 1
- adjective matriarchal relating to a matriarchy 1
- adjective matriarchal A matriarchal society, family, or system is one in which the rulers are female and power or property is passed from mother to daughter. 0
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Origin of matriarchal
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; matri- + -arch
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Parts of speech for Matriarchal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
matriarchal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for matriarchal
adj matriarchal
- fatherly — of, like, or befitting a father.
- maternal — of, pertaining to, having the qualities of, or befitting a mother: maternal instincts.
- paternal — characteristic of or befitting a father; fatherly: a kind and paternal reprimand.
- affectionate — If you are affectionate, you show your love or fondness for another person in the way that you behave towards them.
- benevolent — If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair.
adjective matriarchal
- respected — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
- esteemed — Respect and admire.
- estimable — Worthy of great respect.
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
Antonyms for matriarchal
adj matriarchal
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- unimpressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- unrespected — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
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