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materfamilias

 

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Noun materfamilias has 1 sense
  1. matriarch, materfamilias - a female head of a family or tribe
    --1 is a kind of woman, adult female; head of household

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Materfamilias

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A female head of a household or family, especially a mother.

Sense 1: The female head of a family or household, typically the mother, who is responsible for managing the household and making decisions for the well-being of her family.

Sample Sentence: The materfamilias organized the family gathering with utmost precision, ensuring everyone's preferences and dietary restrictions were taken into account.

Sense 2: In ancient Rome, a woman considered to be the legal head of a family, having authority over her children and servants.

Sample Sentence: The materfamilias of the Roman household maintained control over all affairs and ensured the continuity of the family's lineage.

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