matriarchal
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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
Thy live in matriarchal groups of about 10 and sometimes meet up with hundreds or thousands of other whales.
From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024
Elephants are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change because, in these heavily matriarchal societies, the older cows accumulate wisdom that they share with the youths.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2024
And what I want to make clear is that in such negation of all father-right rested the inherent weakness in the matriarchal conditions—a weakness which led eventually to the re-establishment of the paternal family.
From The Position of Woman in Primitive Society A Study of the Matriarchy by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)
Vocabulary lists containing matriarchal
History of India - Introductory
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History of India - Middle School and High School
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Chapters 7–9
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