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Housemother - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A housemother is a woman responsible for supervising and caring for residents in a dormitory, orphanage, or similar institution, often providing guidance and support like a maternal figure.

housemother

/ˈhaʊsˌmʌðɚ/ /ˈhaʊsˌmʌðə/

Definition:

A woman in charge of a residence, especially for students or young people.

Synonyms:

matron, houseparent, dorm mother

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

housemaster, housefather

Common Collocations:

school housemother, dormitory housemother, caring housemother

Derivatives:

housemothers, housemotherly

Usage Tips:

Use "housemother" to refer to a female supervisor in a residential setting like a dorm or orphanage.

Common Phrases:

like a housemother, strict housemother, housemother figure

Etymology:

Derived from "house" + "mother," referring to a maternal figure in a communal living space.

Examples:

  • 1. The housemother ensures all students follow the rules.
  • 2. She became the housemother of the orphanage last year.
  • 3. Our dorm’s housemother is kind but firm.
  • 4. The girls respect their housemother’s guidance.

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