Matrona (en. Matron)

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Synonyms

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.