matriarch

• Существительное, обозначающее женщину-главу семьи или племени; также неформально используется для описания бойкой пожилой женщины, часто изображаемой в мультфильмах с преувеличенными чертами.

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.

   Матриарх

   • 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.

   Синонимыmaterfamilias

   Антонимыpatriarch

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.

   Властная пожилая женщина

   • 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.

   Синонимыdoyenneeldergrande damematronmother superiorqueen bee