English Explanatory Dictionary

matriot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A patriot who is female or who embraces feminine values.
  2. A female who loves or celebrates the influence of women upon society.
  3. One who advocates for maternal or nurturing causes such as human rights, universal healthcare, the eradication of poverty, etc.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of matriot.

Word forms

matriot matriots

Etymology

A feminine form of patriot. First use appears c. 1739. See cite below.

Derived words

matriotic matriotism
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