mater

[mey-ter]

noun

plural

maters, matres 

1. British Informal.,  mother.

2. the backing holding the movable parts of an astrolabe.

mater

/ ˈmeɪtə /

noun

1. slang:public_school,  a word for mother 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of mater¹

First recorded in 1585–95, mater is from the Latin word māter

Word History and Origins

Origin of mater¹

C16: from Latin

Example Sentences

It was founded by OpenAI alumni who felt their alma mater wasn’t doing enough to ensure AI safety.

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No university has taken more heat from Harrison than Texas A&M, his alma mater and the place he credits with giving him his political start.

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He attended Wofford College for his undergraduate studies and went on to study law at his parents’ alma mater, the University of South Carolina.

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Others define people by their home, car, alma mater, profession and fancy holidays — the list goes on.

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After graduating in 1999, the former cheerleader had little to cheer over the next two decades, as he watched his alma mater suffer through 21 losing seasons.

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