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matron in Dutch

matron in Dutch is matrone, directrice, hoofdverpleegster — matron means an older, often respected woman, especially one seen as dignified or authoritative.

matron in Dutch

matrone
noun
A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.
directrice
noun
A housekeeper, especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution.
hoofdverpleegster
noun
A housekeeper, especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution.

What does "matron" mean?

  1. noun An older, often respected woman, especially one seen as dignified or authoritative.
    "The matron of the household ran a tight ship over the servants."
  2. noun The senior nurse in charge of a hospital ward or unit.
    "The matron insisted all visitors wash their hands before entering the ward."

matron in a sentence

  • The matron of the household ran a tight ship over the servants.
  • The matron insisted all visitors wash their hands before entering the ward.

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "matron" in Dutch?

"matron" in Dutch is matrone, directrice, hoofdverpleegster. matron means: An older, often respected woman, especially one seen as dignified or authoritative.

How do you use "matron" in a sentence?

Example: "The matron of the household ran a tight ship over the servants." In Dutch, "matron" is matrone, directrice, hoofdverpleegster.

Are there other ways to say "matron" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "matron": matrone, directrice, hoofdverpleegster.

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