matriarch

• Nom désignant une femme qui est à la tête d'une famille ou d'un clan, ou qui exerce une autorité dominante dans un groupe. Peut aussi désigner familièrement une femme âgée énergique et autoritaire, souvent représentée de manière caricaturale dans les dessins animés.

A noun referring to a female head of a family or tribe; also used informally to describe a feisty older woman, often depicted in cartoons with exaggerated features.

1. Female family or tribal leaderB2formal

   A woman who is the head of a family, clan, or tribe, often wielding authority and influence over her descendants.

   matriarche

   • The matriarch of the family made all the important decisions.
   • In many ancient societies, the matriarch held significant power.
   • She was the respected matriarch of the clan, guiding generations.

   Synonymesmaterfamilias

   Antonymespatriarch

2. Dominant older womanB2informal

   A strong-willed, often elderly woman who is the central figure in a group or family, sometimes depicted with a large or imposing physical presence.

   Femme dominante âgée

   • The cartoon showed a feisty matriarch with a big bosom, ruling the household.
   • She was the matriarch of the neighborhood, always looking out for everyone.
   • The movie's matriarch was a tough, no-nonsense woman who kept her family in line.

   Synonymesdoyenneeldergrande damematronmother superiorqueen bee