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maters

noun

plural of mater, chiefly British

as in mothers

a female human parent the public school student addressed the letter to "Dear Mater"

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Recent Examples of maters These crispy 'maters are a treat come summertime when tomatoes are at their best. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 Employer Job title Member grade Alma maters Kopzhanov, an IEEE senior member, is an asset manager for Middle River Power, based in Chicago. — IEEE Spectrum, 19 Dec. 2025

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Left floating adrift are the mothers, fathers and children who are deprived of the same access and options as kids in other states.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Our research suggests that expanding these programs with the unique needs of mothers and babies in mind could help guarantee their human right to housing, cut down on homelessness and prevent family separations.

— Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of mothers

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The model, where this bag kind of came from, the moms to the business women.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Premiering in 2024, the series follows Taylor Frankie Paul and her cohort of Mormon moms who create and post content about their lives on social media.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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