Animal Social Structures

noun a woman who is the head of a family or tribe

• The matriarch of the family made all the important decisions.
• My grandma is the matriarch around here, everyone listens to her.
• The matriarch of the group always knows what's up.
• The ancient oak tree stood tall and proud, like a matriarch overseeing her domain.

noun afterswarm

• The scientists studied the behavior of the afterswarm following the earthquake.
• Did you feel that afterswarm after the main tremor?
• The afterswarm shook things up even more!
• The afterswarm of emotions that followed his confession was overwhelming.