Definition

A woman who leads a family or is the main mother figure in a household.

Example

In many cultures, the materfamilias is responsible for making important family decisions.

Conversation

Have you met Sarah's mom? She's quite the materfamilias of their family.

Yeah, I heard she's really organized and keeps everything running smoothly.

Absolutely! It's impressive how she manages everyone’s schedules.

For sure, I could use some tips from her on being a better materfamilias myself!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Materfamilias → It is formed from "mater" (meaning mother) and "familias" (meaning of the family or household). The term refers to the female head of a household or family, emphasizing her role as the mother within that context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mother' ('mater') as the central figure in a family ('familias') — this helps you remember that 'materfamilias' refers to the mother of the family.

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