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

“Serving as the head coach at UCLA, my beloved alma mater, has been the honor of a lifetime,” Foster said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Well, it is starting to appear that we are on the way to another in a series of mediocre football seasons at my alma mater UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times

Cain, who left a dozen roses at his alma mater, worries that his hometown will be forever known as the place where Kirk was assassinated.

From Los Angeles Times

Her family said Ms Hall was a first-generation college graduate who returned to her alma mater as a teacher where she was passionate about "creating inclusive spaces for children and adults with disabilities".

From BBC

En route to her mother’s seaside alma mater, Avery encounters Charlie, a charming local in need of a fake girlfriend fast.

From Los Angeles Times