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ma·tri·arch·alBrE /ˌmeɪtriˈɑːkl/ NAmE /ˌmeɪtriˈɑːrkl/ adjective (of a society or system 社会或体制) controlled by women rather than men ; passing power , property , etc . from mother to daughter rather than from father to son 母系的；母权的◆ The animals live in matriarchal groups . 这些动物按母系群体生活。 ➡ compare patriarchal (1 ) |