Matriarchy (noun)

1. A social system in which the mother, or a female elder, is the head of the family or community and holds the most power and authority.
2. A form of social organization or government in which women hold the power and authority.

Origin:

The word matriarchy comes from the greek μήτηρ (mētēr) meaning mother, and ἀρχή (arkhē) meaning rule or government.

Examples:

1. The matriarchy of the ancient tribe was characterized by a strong sense of community and cooperation.
2. The matriarchy of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, is a unique example of female-led government in history.
3. The matriarchy of the Minangkabau people in Indonesia is one of the few remaining examples of matriarchal society in the modern world.
4. The matriarchy of the Mosuo people in China is a unique social system in which women hold the power and authority in both the family and community.
5. The concept of matriarchy is a controversial and widely debated topic in the field of anthropology and gender studies.