matrifocal

English

Etymology

From matri- +‎ focal.

Adjective

matrifocal (comparative more matrifocal, superlative most matrifocal)

  1. (anthropology) Family structure in which mothers head families and fathers play a less important role in the home and in bringing up children.

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Translations

Translations

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /matɾifoˈkal/ [ma.t̪ɾi.foˈkal]
  • Rhymes: -al
  • Syllabification: ma‧tri‧fo‧cal

Adjective

matrifocal m or f (masculine and feminine plural matrifocales)

  1. (anthropology) matrifocal

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