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adj. (of societies or families) having a female as the family head or having descent traced through the female line
Word Usage
"Synopsis: The life story of Akuin, a male member of the fur-covered Hwarhath species who foster a matriarchic society on-planet while the adult men work in space to defend against the inevitable and impending attack from humans."