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matriarchal

[mey-tree-ahr-kuhl] / ˌmeɪ triˈɑr kəl /




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The stoicism of her Seri project is contrasted by the more lighthearted photos she took of people in Juchitán, highlighting the matriarchal culture there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

In many ways, “All’s Fair” is an American version of the excellent British series “The Split,” which follows a matriarchal family of female divorce lawyers.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025

Byrne’s searing portrayal of matriarchal duty at all costs is abrasive and uncomfortable.

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2025

Her performance as the quick-witted matriarchal figure won her three Primetime Emmy awards, a Bafta, a Golden Globe and four Screen Actors Guild awards.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2024

Nor does the child suffer, for among these matriarchal people the bastard takes an equal place with the child born in wedlock.

From The Truth About Woman by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)




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