genetrix

/ˈdʒɛnɪtrɪks/

Definitions

1. noun

The ancestor or progenitor of a family or lineage.

“She was the genetrix of the entire clan, with her descendants spreading across the country.”

2. noun

A woman who is the ancestor or founder of a family or lineage.

“The genetrix of the family was revered as a symbol of strength and resilience.”

Synonyms

  • foundress
  • matriarch

Antonyms

  • descendant
  • heir