Matron

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪtrən/

Matron (noun)

  1. A woman who is in charge of a group, often looking after others' needs.
  2. A woman who is married and often has a serious or respected role.

Examples

  • The matron oversees the students' welfare at the boarding school.
  • The matron of the family organized the reunion.

Common collocations: female guardian, school matron, married woman, young matron

Synonyms of Matron

Formal

Antonyms of Matron

  • — A ward is someone under the care of a matron.
  • — A subordinate is someone who reports to a matron.