Definition of Matron
Matron
ma·tron
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
(British) a woman who supervises children or residents and carries out domestic tasks in an institution such as a boarding school or a prison;
e.g. Students should see the matron if they feel ill.
(noun)
a married woman, usually middle-aged, who is marked by a level of maturity, dignity, or soberness and often some social distinction;
e.g. She expected to be taken seriously due to her matron-like presence and image.
(noun)
(American) the chief police officer in a woman's prison;
e.g. The matron told the inmates the schedule they were to follow.
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