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matron

The correct spelling is matron.

How to pronounce matron

noun

IPA: /ˈmeɪtɹən/

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The correct spelling is matron. A mature or elderly woman. For example: "the matron of a school or hospital"

Usage Examples

the matron of a school or hospital

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A mature or elderly woman.
  2. 2.A wife or a widow, especially, one who has borne children.
  3. 3.A woman of staid or motherly manners.
  4. 4.A housekeeper, especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution.
  5. 5.A senior female nurse in an establishment, especially a hospital or school.

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