materfamilias

• Substantiv, das eine Frau bezeichnet, die das Oberhaupt einer Familie oder eines Geschlechts ist, besonders im altromischen oder juristischen Kontext.

A noun referring to the female head of a family or tribe, especially in ancient Roman or legal contexts.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Female head of a familyC2formal

   A woman who is the head of a family or household, often responsible for its management and authority.

   Familienoberhaupt (Frau)

   • As the materfamilias, she made all the important decisions for the household.
   • The materfamilias presided over the family gatherings with grace and authority.
   • In ancient Rome, the materfamilias held a respected position within the home.

   Synonymechatelainelady of the housematriarchmatron