matrona — meaning in English

English meaning

• matron noun An older, often respected woman, especially one seen as dignified or authoritative.
• midwife noun A trained professional, usually not a doctor, who helps women give birth.

Senses

matrona is used for these senses in English:

• matron A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.
• midwife (obstetrics) A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.

matron — full definition

1. noun An older, often respected woman, especially one seen as dignified or authoritative.
2. noun The senior nurse in charge of a hospital ward or unit.

midwife — full definition

1. noun A trained professional, usually not a doctor, who helps women give birth.
2. noun Someone or something that helps bring about an important change or outcome.
3. verb To work as a midwife, assisting in childbirth.
4. verb To help something difficult come into being.

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