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

She’s the authoritarian matriarchal warlord with a fart so powerful it strikes terror in the heart of honey badgers.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2024

It would rather seem that property was originally entirely in the hands of women, as is usual under the matriarchal system.

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