matron
/ˈmeɪtrən/noun
उच्चारण मेट्रन
(छात्रावास या स्कूल की) मेट्रन, देखरेख करने वाली महिला
Core word
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[C] especially British
a woman who works as a nurse in a school or is in charge of the health and living arrangements of children in a boarding school
(छात्रावास या स्कूल की) मेट्रन, देखरेख करने वाली महिला
- The hostel matron checked that all the girls were in bed by ten.
- The school matron took the sick boy to the infirmary.
- The matron gave the boarders their medicine every evening.
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- The new matron looks after the health of two hundred pupils.
- Students could always turn to the matron if they felt unwell.
Synonyms housemother warden
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[C] British, old-fashioned
a senior female nurse in charge of the other nurses in a hospital
मेट्रन, प्रधान परिचारिका
- The matron made a round of the wards every morning.
- The patients praised the matron for her care and strict discipline.
- The matron asked the nurses to prepare the ward for visiting hours.
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- She retired as matron of the city hospital after thirty years.
- Doctors consulted the matron about the staff rota.
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[C] old-fashioned
an older married woman, especially one who is respected and serious
प्रौढ़ विवाहिता महिला
- a dignified matron in a white sari
- The retired teacher, an elegant matron, sat at the front of the hall.
- A stately matron greeted the guests at the door.
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- The matron of the village was invited to cut the ribbon.
- The novel describes a kindly matron who ran the family business.
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matron (school or hostel)
In a boarding school or hostel, a matron looks after the health and living arrangements of the children.
बोर्डिंग स्कूल या छात्रावास में matron बच्चों के स्वास्थ्य और रहने की व्यवस्था की देखभाल करती है।
- The matron gave the sick girl some medicine.
- Every dormitory had a matron on night duty.
matron (hospital) / Matron as a title
In hospitals, a matron was the senior nurse in charge. Today many hospitals use Nursing Superintendent or Chief Nursing Officer, but matron is still used in older British writing.
अस्पतालों में matron प्रभारी वरिष्ठ नर्स होती थी। आज कई अस्पताल Nursing Superintendent या Chief Nursing Officer कहते हैं, पर पुराने ब्रिटिश लेखन में 'matron' चलता है।
- The matron inspected every ward in the morning.
- Matron asked the doctors to wait outside.
matron (older married woman)
Matron can mean a married woman who is older, respected and serious; this sense is old-fashioned and can sound unflattering.
'Matron' का अर्थ वृद्ध, सम्मानित और गंभीर विवाहित स्त्री भी हो सकता है; यह अर्थ पुराना है और कभी-कभी अपमानजनक लग सकता है।
- A stout matron sat at the head of the table.
matron of honour
At a wedding, the matron of honour is a married woman who attends the bride; an unmarried one is a maid of honour.
विवाह में matron of honour विवाहित स्त्री होती है जो दुल्हन की सहायता करती है; अविवाहित हो तो maid of honour कहते हैं।
- Her sister served as matron of honour at the church wedding.
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adjective + matron
strictkindseniorsternstout
- The strict matron checked that every light was off by ten.
verb + matron
report toaskmeetcallbecome
- Report to the matron if you feel unwell.
matron + noun / of
of honourin chargeon dutyof the hostel
- The matron of the hostel knows every student by name.
matron + verb
inspectsupervisescoldmanage
- The matron supervised the meals and bedtime.
matron + place
of the hostelof the schoolof the hospitalof the dormitory
- She served as matron of the hospital for twenty years.
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- The matron of the girls' hostel locks the gate at nine every night.
छात्राओं के छात्रावास की matron हर रात नौ बजे गेट बंद करती है।
- Radhika told the matron about her fever, and she was sent to the sick room.
राधिका ने matron को अपने बुखार के बारे में बताया और उसे चिकित्सा-कक्ष भेज दिया गया।
- In the novel, the cruel matron treats the orphans harshly.
उपन्यास में निर्दयी matron अनाथ बच्चों के साथ कठोर व्यवहार करती है।
- The matron of the old hospital was known for her discipline and her kindness.
पुराने अस्पताल की matron अपने अनुशासन और अपनी दयालुता के लिए जानी जाती थी।
- A matron in a long silk saree welcomed the guests at the door.
लंबी रेशमी साड़ी पहने एक प्रौढ़ महिला ने द्वार पर अतिथियों का स्वागत किया।
- The matron kept a record of every student who visited the sick room.
Matron उन सभी विद्यार्थियों का रिकॉर्ड रखती थी जो चिकित्सा-कक्ष में आते थे।
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⌂Word origin and word building
From the Latin word mater, meaning 'mother', which is also seen in maternal and maternity.
यह Latin शब्द mater से बना है, जिसका अर्थ 'माँ' है, और यही मूल maternal और maternity में भी दिखता है।