matriarchal
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Both revised characters reflect the matriarchal history of 18th century Scotland, in which women held more powerful roles than modern society associates with old times, the playwright said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
The stoicism of her Seri project is contrasted by the more lighthearted photos she took of people in Juchitán, highlighting the matriarchal culture there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
Thy live in matriarchal groups of about 10 and sometimes meet up with hundreds or thousands of other whales.
From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024
She’s the authoritarian matriarchal warlord with a fart so powerful it strikes terror in the heart of honey badgers.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2024
It would rather seem that property was originally entirely in the hands of women, as is usual under the matriarchal system.
From The Truth About Woman by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)
Vocabulary lists containing matriarchal
History of India - Introductory
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History of India - Middle School and High School
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Chapters 7–9
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