matriarch

The word “matriarch” has 3 syllables: ma-tri-arch

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑrk/

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In the thesaurus, “matriarch” has 16 synonyms.

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Synonyms for matriarch

noun
1. A female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group.
2. A female founder of a political or religious movement, an organization or an enterprise.

The family looked up to the wise matriarch for guidance during difficult times.
As the oldest living relative, she naturally became the respected matriarch of the clan.
The novel portrays a powerful matriarch who holds her household together through hardships.
In many cultures, the grandmother serves as the central matriarch of the family.
The film highlighted the strength and resilience of a village matriarch.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms or another words to matriarch, such as: dame, dowager, grandam, grandame, grande dame, headmistress, ma.

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