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Matron
01
a married, typically middle-aged woman, often with children, who embodies a serious and conventional presence in social or domestic settings
Examples
The matron presided over the family gathering with quiet authority.
She had the air of a matron, composed and proper in every setting.
02
a woman in charge of domestic or female affairs, particularly in institutions like schools, hospitals, or prisons
Examples
The matron oversaw the care of patients in the hospital ward.
She served as the matron of the boarding school, responsible for the welfare of the female students.
03
a woman in charge of supervising female prisoners in a prison
Examples
The prison matron ensured that all inmates followed the daily schedule.
As matron, she oversaw the welfare and discipline of the women's ward.
