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    Matrona (en. Matron)

    ma-tro-na

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A housewife or lady of honor in society.
    She is the matron of the family, taking care of their home.
    Siya ang matrona ng pamilya, na nag-aalaga sa kanilang tahanan.
    A woman of high status, often with power or influence in her community.
    The matron of the town plays a significant role in community activities.
    Ang matrona ng bayan ay may malaking papel sa mga gawain ng komunidad.
    A woman in local government respected for her wisdom and leadership.
    The matron of the school teaches proper conduct to students.
    Ang matrona ng paaralan ay nagtuturo ng mga wastong asal sa mga estudyante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin word 'matrona', meaning 'housewife' or 'lady'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    matron of the home
    The head or caretaker of a family.
    matrona ng tahanan
    matron of the town
    A respected woman in the community who has influence.
    matrona ng bayan

    Related Words

    matronly
    Related to the characteristics of a matron; dignified and authoritative.
    matronly

    Slang Meanings

    An older woman who acts like a 'mother' or 'aunt', often regarded with respect.
    She’s the matron of the barangay who is always at the meetings.
    Siya yung matrona ng barangay na laging nasa meeting.
    A term that can easily describe a woman with authority or a high position in a group.
    She became the matron of their group after her first project.
    Naging matrona siya ng kanilang grupo pagkatapos ng kanyang unang proyekto.
    Sometimes used as slang for women with fierce personalities or abilities.
    She’s the matron in the office; her decisions are always right.
    Siya ang matrona sa opisina, palaging tama ang desisyon niya.