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materfamilias

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A quick definition of materfamilias:

Term: Materfamilias

Definition: A materfamilias is a woman who is either married or single and is respected in her community. In Roman law, she is the wife of a paterfamilias or the head of a family.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: The head woman of a family, either married or single.

Examples:

  • Lucy was the materfamilias of her household, making all the important decisions for her family.
  • Even though she was unmarried, Sarah was considered a materfamilias because she took care of her younger siblings and managed the household.

The examples show that a materfamilias is a woman who is in charge of a family, whether she is married or not. She is responsible for making important decisions and managing the household.

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