matriarch

noun
UK: /ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːk/
US: /ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːrk/

  1. A woman who is the head of a family or tribe.

    1. My grandma is the matriarch of our big family.
    2. The village matriarch decided when to plant the crops each year for the tribe.

  2. A powerful older woman who has influence in a community or organization.

    1. She is the matriarch of the local book club.
    2. As the company's matriarch, her decisions shaped its direction for decades.

Synonyms

leader head chieftain foremother elder

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "matriarch" in English means: A woman who is the head of a family or tribe., A powerful older woman who has influence in a community or organization..

The phonetic transcription of "matriarch" is /ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːk/ in British English and /ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːrk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "matriarch": leader, head, chieftain, foremother, elder.

Example usage of "matriarch": "My grandma is the matriarch of our big family.". More examples on the page.