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clan mother

/klæn ˈmʌðər/ /klæn ˈmʌðə/
noun
GeneralReligion
  1. 1 klan annesi countable

Definition (English)

An elder woman in Iroquois society who chooses, advises, and may remove male chiefs representing her clan.

Example Sentences

  1. The clan mother spoke quietly with her chief before each major decision.
    Klan annesi, her büyük karardan önce şefiyle sessizce konuştu.
  2. A clan mother carries political authority within a deeply matrilineal society.
    Bir klan annesi, derin biçimde anasoylu bir toplumda siyasi otorite taşır.

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