matristic

English

Etymology

From matri- +‎ -istic.

Adjective

matristic (comparative more matristic, superlative most matristic)

1. (feminism) Being or relating to a prehistoric female-led society based around Mother Goddess worship.

Usage notes

• Preferred over matriarchal by some writers.

Related terms

• matristics

Translations

matristic

• French: matristique
• German: matristisch

See also

• patristic
• patristics