The phrase
"family matriarch" refers to a female member of a family who is considered the authoritative figure and leader. She typically has the most power and influence in making important decisions for the family.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«family»
«matriarch»
Sentences with «family matriarch»
- Meryl Streep rules the roost as family matriarch Violet Weston, who.. (maddwolf.com)
- Besides Leo, Adams, Bonham Carter and Steinfeld, Jacki Weaver earned a supporting - actress nomination as a crime family matriarch in the Australian thriller «Animal Kingdom.» (csmonitor.com)
- Tradition makes for ironclad laws in the hardworking family, and to even think of bending those rules will subject the offender to the terrifying scorn of family matriarch, Abuelita Elena. (thedivareview.com)
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