matriarch | SAT Word of the Day
From the Latin 'mater' (mother) and Greek 'arkhein' (to rule), matriarch literally means 'mother ruler'. Yes, mom has the final word!
ℹ️ Part of speech of matriarch
matriarch is a NOUN (count noun, singular)
🗣️ Pronunciation of matriarch
matriarch is pronounced /ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑrk/ or MAY-tree-ark
📚️ Definition of matriarch
A woman who is the head of a family or tribe: the family matriarch
A powerful female leader or dominant figure: the corporate matriarch
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of matriarch in usage:
Standing at the head of the dinner table, Nai Nai, the matriarch of three generations, initiated the Lunar New Year festivities.
Behind every great family stands a matriarch wondering how it all happened so fast.
As the matriarch of the tech mini-empire, Wendie worked tirelessly to inspire young women to pursue STEM careers.