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matriarchy Antonyms
Opposite of matriarchy
Because the opposite of matriarchy shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A system of society or government in which the mother or oldest female is head of the family and descent and relationship are reckoned through the female line; government or rule by a woman or women.
Usage Example
"Anthropologists studied how property and leadership roles were passed down through mothers in the traditional patriarchy."
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patriarchy
androcracy
• noun (Context 2)
A family, group, community, or state governed by a matriarch or women, including certain animal social groups led by a dominant female.
Usage Example
"Elephant herds operate as a closely bonded patriarchy led by the oldest and most experienced female."
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patriarchy
Similar words to matriarchy
Words similar to matriarchy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
gynarchy
gynecocracy
matriarchate
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Matriarchy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/matriarchy