Matron - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈmeɪtrən|  American pronunciation of the word matron
Brit.  |ˈmeɪtr(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word matron

noun

- a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
- a wardress in a prison
- a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution

Extra examples

The Roman matron was taught indeed to vaunt her ignorance as a virtue.

Word forms

noun
singular: matron
plural: matrons
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