Mater
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmeɪtə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mater is a noun meaning (British, slang, now chiefly archaic or humorous) Mother.
Meaning
(British, slang, now chiefly archaic or humorous) Mother.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) A meninx; the dura mater, arachnoid mater, or pia mater of the brain.
- (biology) Someone or something that mates.
- Alternative form of 'mater (“tomato”).
Example Sentences
“The mater will be delighted to see you again—after all those years,” he added.
Strangled by the wishes of pater / Hoping for the arms of mater / Get to me the sooner or later
“Mater, you look well.” / “I am well. And you,” she said in that dryly prosaic deep voice of hers, “look healed.”
Their maters are all pals of my mater’s, and I don’t want to get them into trouble for aiding and abetting my little show, if you understand what I mean.
Word Forms
- maters
- matres
Synonyms for mater
Depending on context, synonyms include mama, mum, mom, mamma, momma, mommy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mammy, momma, mommy, mum, mama, mom.
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