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The original CEO, running the family empire long before there were business cards.
means A matriarch is a woman who heads a family, group, or community — the senior figure whose authority and influence shape those around her.
from From Greek 'mētēr' (mother) joined to '-archēs' (ruler, leader) — the same '-arch' that powers monarch and patriarch. It arrived in English in the 17th century, modeled directly on the older 'patriarch,' giving 'mother' its own seat at the head of the table.
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- longest reign
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- word root
- From Greek mater, meaning mother and ruler
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