matriarch (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪtriɑːrk/
Definition
A woman who is the leader of a family or group, often the oldest or most respected member.
Examples
The matriarch of the family ruled with wisdom and strength.
In many elephant herds, a wise old female serves as the matriarch.
She was the undisputed matriarch of the fashion industry for decades.
How to Use matriarch
- matriarch of (prepositional phrase)
- The female leader of a specific group or family. — "She is the matriarch of the Smith family."
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