matri-

1. a combining form meaning “mother,” used in the formation of compound words:

   matrilineal.

matri-

combining_form

1. mother or motherhood

   matriarchy

Word History and Origins

Origin of matri-¹

< Latin, combining form of māter mother ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of matri-¹

from Latin māter mother

Example Sentences

According to the club, Bain potentially began as "an elevator boy" and eventually worked his way up to Club's Matri d'.

From Salon

Claud Adjapong broke the deadlock in the 59th minute with his second league goal and substitute Alessandro Matri made it 2-0 with his 91st strike in Serie A.

From Washington Times

The 34-year-old Matri came on for his first appearance of the season, with three minutes remaining, and also had time to hit the post.

From Washington Times

Officials in Tunisia have traditionally been unsympathetic toward battered women, often telling them to go back to their husbands, said Khaoula Matri, a sociologist who worked on violence against women in Tunisia.

From New York Times

Forward Alessandro Matri joined the club from AC Milan and will share the scoring duties with 22-year-old Domenico Berardi, who was signed from Juventus and is considered one of Italy’s best young strikers.

From Washington Times