A matriarchal society, family, or system is one in which the rulers are female and power or property is passed from mother to daughter. (社会、家庭或制度)母系的; 母权的
adjective [原级]母系氏族的;女家长的
The animals live in matriarchal groups. 这些动物按母系群体生活。
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