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matrifocal Definition

mat·ri·fo·cal (ma′trə fō′kəl)

adjective

of a sociological group, as a household, tribe, etc., having a female as its leader

matrifocal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • society: The result of both is that evidence of matrifocal societies is thin or ignored, misinterpreted or ideologically disputed.