matrifocal

The definition of matrifocal is a group, tribe or household led by a woman.

(adjective)

An example of matrifocal is the Mosuo society in China.

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See matrifocal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

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