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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

As in “Blue Bloods,” there is family to spare, though the patriarchal thrust of the parent series here becomes matriarchal.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 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

To do this, the first step will be to examine, with considerable detail, the evidence for the matriarchal theory as it is given by its two great supporters.

From The Position of Woman in Primitive Society A Study of the Matriarchy by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)




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