matres

/ˈmætrɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of ‘mater’, a mother, especially a mother of a student at a school or university, or an academic title for a woman, especially one who is a professor or a teacher

“The matres of the university were invited to a special event celebrating their contributions to education.”

Synonyms

  • academic women
  • mothers

Antonyms

  • fathers
  • non-academic individuals