Synonyms for

Mater

Verb / ˈmɑ:tɜ: / / ˈmeɪtɜ: / / ˈmætɜ: / Another word for mater — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mater is an informal term for mother.

Synonyms & similar words

mat flat matt matted matte mom mamma mommy ma mum mother momma mammy mumsy marmee momster mumsie mumzie mam materfamilias mamaliga mammie mamselle madre

Synonyms by register

Formal

mother parent female parent

Informal

mom mama ma mum

Literary

madre dam progenitress

Antonyms

father dad pater male parent progenitor

Common collocations

  • dear mater
  • my mater
  • his mater
  • her mater
  • mater familias
  • mater et filia
  • the mater

Word family

noun mater

Usage note

Mater is an archaic or literary term for mother, often used in British English. It can also refer to a university or college in British English.

Example sentences

  1. I love my mater very much.
  2. My mater always helps me with my homework.
  3. I gave my mater a hug.
  4. My mater is my best friend.
  5. My mater's cooking is the best.

Quotes

  • 'A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.' - Cardinal Mermillod
  • 'A mother's arms are more comforting than anyone else's.' - Princess Diana
  • 'God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.' - Rudyard Kipling

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