Matriot

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A patriot who is female or who embraces feminine values. uncommon

    "Nor muſt it be forgot that the Scheme of a worthy matriot, and ſtrongly ſupported, though in vain, by moſt of the Gentlemen, who lately ſeceded, for reducing Intereſt to 3 per Cent."

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of matriot. alt-of
  3. 3
    A female who loves or celebrates the influence of women upon society. uncommon
  4. 4
    One who advocates for maternal or nurturing causes such as human rights, universal healthcare, the eradication of poverty, etc. uncommon

    "Men, who are in touch with the matriot inside of them, have also been important to the cause of eradicating war."

Example

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"Nor muſt it be forgot that the Scheme of a worthy matriot, and ſtrongly ſupported, though in vain, by moſt of the Gentlemen, who lately ſeceded, for reducing Intereſt to 3 per Cent."

Etymology

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

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