noun
- Plural of materfamilias; women who are heads of households or families, especially in a traditional or formal context.
Usage: formal; Latin-derived; chiefly historical or literary
Examples
- The materfamiliases of the village gathered to discuss community matters.
- In Roman society, materfamiliases held significant authority over household affairs.
- The novel portrays several materfamiliases navigating their roles during wartime.
- These materfamiliases were responsible for managing estates and raising children.
- Historical records document the names and accomplishments of notable materfamiliases.