matriarchal

Meanings

• adjective

  A social system in which women hold power and make important decisions for the group.

  - "The Matriarchal society of the Indus Valley Civilization is believed to have existed around 3300 to 1300 BCE."
  - "Some modern-day matriarchal societies can be found among the Mosuo people of China and the Minangkabau people of Indonesia."

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Synonyms

matriarchial , matriarchic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with matriarchal
carnal , marnial , farnical

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Variants

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matriarchal

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Etymology

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From the Greek word matriarchē, meaning 'ruler of the house, mother of rulers'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known matriarchal society was discovered in the ancient city of Crete, Greece, around 2600 BCE.

2. Matriarchal societies are often characterized by egalitarian gender roles and a strong emphasis on community and cooperation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Matrilineal: A system of descent in which property and titles pass down through the female line.

2. Matriarchy: A social system in which women hold power and make important decisions for the group.

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Culture

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Matriarchal societies have been depicted in various forms of literature and art, such as the novel 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy and the painting 'The Dinner Table' by Judy Chicago.

How to Memorize "matriarchal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of women sitting in a circle, making decisions for their community.
   - Visualize a mother as the head of her family, making important decisions for her children.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with powerful women leaders, such as Queen Elizabeth I or Hillary Clinton.
   - Associate the word with the feminine energy and nurturing qualities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mother Rules All: Matriarchal.
   - Memorize the Greek origin: Matriarchē, meaning 'ruler of the house, mother of rulers'.

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