Noun: gynarchy 'gI,naa(r)-kee or 'jI,naa(r)-kee
- A political system governed by a woman
"Some anthropologists claim certain ancient societies were gynarchies";
- gynecocracy [N. Amer], gynaecocracy [Brit, Cdn]
Derived forms: gynarchies
Type of: form of government, political system
Encyclopedia: Gynarchy