释义 |
ma·tri·arch·ate \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌärˌkā]t, -ȧˌk-, -_kə̇], usu ]d.+V\ noun (-s) 1. a. : rule or domination by a matriarch b. : something (as a social group or an activity) ruled or dominated by a matriarch : the realm of a matriarch 2. : a theoretical stage or state or system in primitive society in which chief authority is held by matriarchs 3. : matriarchy 2 |