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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While the song, which drops on October 1, 2025, celebrates this chapter of her life, it’s also meant to empower other mothers, no matter their journey.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Respin, Peloton is partnering with the Hospital for Special Surgery, the world’s leading orthopedic hospital, to launch five collections focused on runner’s knee, new mothers, office workers, tennis elbow and bone health.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The number of homeless students in Cincinnati is rising, and a group of working moms wants to do something about it.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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The fast-growing program, the Michigan cash aid initiative for moms and babies, will receive $270 million — $20 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding and $250 million from the Healthy Michigan fund as a one-time allocation for three years.—
Amy Huschka,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Mammies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mammies. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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