matriarch

'meitriɑ:k

n. a female head of a family or tribe
n. a feisty older woman with a big bosom (as drawn in cartoons)

n. 女家长, 女族长

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matriarch 由词根 matri-（意为母亲）和后缀 -arch（意为统治者）组成，表示“母亲的统治者”或“家族的女领导者”。

例句

1. The matriarch of the family always organizes the holiday gatherings.

家庭的女家长总是负责组织假期聚会。

2. In many cultures, the matriarch holds a position of great respect and authority.

在许多文化中，女家长享有很高的尊重和权威。

3. The matriarch taught her children important life lessons.

女家长教导了她的孩子们重要的人生课程。