Matriarch(noun)
A woman who is the head of a family or tribe; a powerful older woman in a family or group.
Hindi meaning:कुलमाता; परिवार या कबीले की प्रमुख महिला
Synonyms: Matron, Mother figure, Headwoman, Patriarch's female counterpart
Antonyms: Subordinate, Follower, Dependent, Inferior
Example: The matriarch of the family made all the important decisions during the festival preparations.
Trick to remember: Matriarch = maa jaisi arch leader of family, so remember it as the main woman head of the house.
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