mothernounfeminine/ˈma.dɾɨ/mediumma·drePortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA female parent; a respectful form of address for a woman, especially in religious contexts.The mother of the church always helps those in need.She is the mother of a religious order.synmummatronEtymologyDo latim 'mater', -tris.Related wordsmãematernidadematernidade