matriarchy

[ˈmeɪtriɑ:ki] [ˈmeɪtriɑrki]
  • 复数:matriarchies;
  • 柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
    • N-VAR
      母权制度;母系氏族制
      A matriarchy is a system in which power or property is passed from mother to daughter.
    英英词典释义
    • Noun
      1. a form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line