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.

Derived terms

• matrifocality

Translations

Translations

• French: matrifocale (fr) ?
• Italian: matrifocale ?
• Spanish: matrifocal

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

Derived terms

• matrifocalidad