as in mothers
a female human parent
the toddler clung to her mammy and eyed the strangers fearfully
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Recent Examples of mammies
These include typecasting Black women as jezebels, sapphires and mammies; these depictions, combined with the law enforcement they may be exposed to, increase their vulnerability under the law.
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Kerry Lester Kasper, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Kerry Lester Kasper, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mammies
Noun
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The looming strike has stressed mothers like Caryn Dobrow, who has twin sons and went through the LA school strike in 2019.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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According to Caribbean Airlines' expectant mothers policy, pregnant mothers can travel without clearance up to the end of the 32nd week of pregnancy.—
Anselm Gibbs,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The judges will select 25 moms from entries people submit about why their mothers deserve to be a Superhero Mom honoree, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The event exists to connect moms of all ages and stages with other moms who desire a deeper faith and Christian fellowship.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Mammies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mammies. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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