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administratrix

[ ad-min-uh-strey-triks, ad-min-uh-, ad-min-uh-strey- ]
/ ædˌmɪn əˈstreɪ trɪks, ˌæd mɪn ə-, ædˈmɪn əˌstreɪ- /
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noun, plural ad·min·is·tra·tri·ces [ad-min-uh-strey-truh-seez, -struh-trahy-seez]. /ædˌmɪn əˈstreɪ trəˌsiz, -strəˈtraɪ siz/. Law.
a woman who is an administrator.
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Origin of administratrix

First recorded in 1620–30; from Medieval Latin administrātrix, feminine of administrator; see -trix

usage note for administratrix

What's the difference between administratrix and administrator? See -trix.

Words nearby administratrix

administrative law, administrative-law judge, administrative leave, administrative segregation, administrator, administratrix, admirable, admirable bolete, admiral, Admiral of the Fleet, admiralty
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