"matrifocal" meaning in English

See matrifocal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more matrifocal [comparative], most matrifocal [superlative]
Etymology: From matri- + focal. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|matri|focal}} matri- + focal Head templates: {{en-adj}} 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. Wikipedia link: matrifocal family Categories (topical): Anthropology Derived forms: matrifocality Translations (Translations): matrifocale (French), matrifocale (Italian), matrifocal (Spanish)
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