| 释义 |
matri-|ˈmætrɪ, ˈmeɪtrɪ|
used, esp. in Anthropol. and Sociol., as the combining form of L. māter (mātr-is) mother, in various words denoting aspects of social organization defined by relationship through women. Some examples are given below as main words. Cf. also matriarch, matriarchal, etc. |