mater


Definition: Meaning of, mater in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmeɪtə /

  • noun
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Singular Plural
mater maters
[countable]
  1. British English old-fashioned mother - now used humorously [↪  pater]
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mater used in phrases

  • Magna Mater (noun)
    1. great nature goddess of ancient Phrygia in Asia Minor; counterpart of Greek Rhea and Roman Ops
  • Mater Turrita (noun)
    1. great nature goddess of ancient Phrygia in Asia Minor; counterpart of Greek Rhea and Roman Ops
  • alma mater (noun)
    1. somebody's alma mater the school, college etc that someone used to attend
    2. American English the song of a particular school, college etc
  • dura mater (noun)
    1. and toughest the outermost of the 3 meninges
  • pia mater (noun)
    1. the highly vascular innermost of the 3 meninges
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