What is another word for matriarchy?
Pronunciation: [mˈatɹɪˌɑːki] (IPA) 
Matriarchy, also known as a matrifocal society, refers to a state where women hold power over men in a family, social, or political setting. There are several synonyms for the word "matriarchy" that can be used to describe the same phenomenon. Some common examples include gynarchy, matricentric, matrilineal, and matrilocal. Gynarchy and matricentric both refer to a society dominated by women, while matrilineal societies are those where lineage is traced through the female line. Matrilocal societies are those where women hold greater power over men in the family setting, often as a result of inheriting property or having greater economic independence. Regardless of the term used, these societies challenge traditional patriarchal assumptions about gender roles and hierarchy.
