matron

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈmeɪtrən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈmeɪtrən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(mātrən)


matron
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Sense: A woman in a supervisory position
Synonyms:
superintendent, housemother, Senior nursing officer, Female supervisor
Sense: An older married woman
Synonyms:
dowager, Mature mother


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