ma

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun informal terms for a mother
  2. noun a master's degree in arts and sciences
  3. noun one thousandth of an ampere

Etymology

The sound, which parents interpret as a reference to themselves, is very commonly made by infants. For more on the linguistic process whereby infants' monosyllables are tied to ancient word roots for parents, see mama, papa, mātēr, and patēr.

In classic literature

Synonyms

mama, mamma, mom, momma, mommy, mammy, mum, mummy

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