Meaning of matrifocal | Babel Free
Definitions
Centered on the mother; matriarchal.
Equivalents
Examples
“This pattern of children turning towards the mother after a divorce is known as the matrifocal tilt. For younger children, it can be a consequence of custody arrangements that leave⟳ the children with the mother. But studies across different countries, and spanning several decades, have⟳ also found this matrifocal tilt away from the father in grey divorces with grown-up children.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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