Meaning Of The Word Matrifocal

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matrifocal in American English
of a sociological group, as a household, tribe, etc., having a female as its leader
adjective: of, pertaining to, or designating a family unit or structure headed by the mother and lacking a father permanently or for extended periods

matrifocal in British English
adjective: having the mother functioning as the head of the household or family

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