materfamilias

• Sustantivo que designa a la mujer que es cabeza de una familia o linaje, especialmente en el contexto de la antigua Roma o en el ámbito jurídico, con autoridad sobre la casa y los descendientes.

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

plural irregular

1. Female head of a familyC2formal

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

   Mujer cabeza de familia

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschatelainelady of the housematriarchmatron