GYNARCHY

gynecocracy, gynarchy

(noun) a political system governed by a woman

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

gynarchy (countable and uncountable, plural gynarchies)

(politics, countable) A government ruled by a woman or women.

(politics, uncountable) Government by a woman or women.

Synonyms

• matriarchy

• gynecocracy

Source: Wiktionary


Gyn"ar*chy, n. Etym: [Gr. gynh` a woman+ -archy.]

Definition: Government by a woman. Chesterfield.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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