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.
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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.
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IEEE Spectrum,
19 Dec. 2025
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.
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IEEE Spectrum,
19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maters
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Parents wept over the loss of their children, while mothers and other female relatives cried and beat their chests in grief.
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Pregnant mothers are afraid of their babies not being able to have a home.
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Many Amazon reviewers, especially moms, say this set is their favorite for working from home, going to their kids' games, and vacations.
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Below, grab summer-perfect tote bags, the best carryall for busy moms, and an ultra-versatile convertible bag.
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“Maters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maters. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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