Word of the Day Word of the Day: Matrifocal May 11, 2014 Miss Benison 9 Comments Matrifocal [ma-truh-FOH-kuhl, mey] (adj.): 1. focused or centered on the mother or woman. 2. family unit or structure lacking a father and headed by a mother. Example: Can a matrifocal society survive in today’s heartless world?