Amah
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑː.mə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amah is a noun meaning (India) A woman employed to look after children; (formerly) a wet nurse.
Meaning
(India) A woman employed to look after children; (formerly) a wet nurse.
More Meanings
- (Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia) A female domestic helper; a maid.
Example Sentences
Then one day he disappeared and when Luke called apprehensively at his apartment the old amah told him that ‘Whisky Papa runrun London fastee.’
Word Forms
- amahs
- ama
Synonyms for amah
Depending on context, synonyms include maid, maidservant, housemaid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include housemaid, maidservant, maid, nana, grandma, nursemaid.
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