1. relating to or characteristic of a matriarchy; ruled or dominated by women
2. of or relating to a social system in which the mother is head of the family
Usage: anthropological

Examples

• The tribe had a matriarchal structure where women held all positions of power.
• In their matriarchal society, property was passed down through the female line.
• The matriarchal family was led by the grandmother who made all major decisions.
• Some elephant herds follow a matriarchal system with the oldest female as leader.
• The matriarchal culture valued the wisdom and authority of elder women.
• Anthropologists studied the matriarchal traditions of the indigenous community.