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Meaning of mama
The primary meaning of the word "mama" refers to a mother or a female parent.
Etymology of mama
The word "mama" is believed to be derived from the infantile sound "mama" which is one of the first sounds made by babies, and is thought to be imitative of the sound of sucking
The term has been used across many cultures and languages to refer to a mother or a motherly figure, with variations such as "mamma" in Italian, "maman" in French, and "mami" in Spanish
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person's mother, especially as called by a child
- * A term used to address or refer to a mother or a motherly figure
- * In some cultures, a term used to address or refer to an older woman or a woman in a position of authority
Usage Examples
- The child ran to her mama for comfort after falling down
- * The mama bear protected her cubs from harm
- * The elderly woman was referred to as mama by the children in the neighborhood
Antonyms
father
dad
daddy
papa
patriarch
male
man
gentleman
sir
boy
son
brother
uncle
grandfather
stepfather
foster father
adoptive father
male parent
male guardian