MATRON - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
Categories: Wife, Married woman
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a wardress in a prison
Categories: Wardress
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution
Categories: Nurse, Woman, Adult female
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "matron" comes from Latin mātrōna. It started in Old French matrone. Then it appeared in Middle English matrone.
🔗 Related Words
matrona – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!