administratrices
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/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪtrɪsɪz/
(administratrix)
female administrator
Etymology
Etymology Information
'administratrix' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'administratrix', where 'administer' meant 'to manage or direct'.
Historical Evolution
'administratrix' was used in legal contexts to denote a female executor or administrator, evolving from the Latin term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'female manager or executor', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plural form of 'administratrix', referring to female administrators or executors of estates.
The administratrices were responsible for managing the estate after the owner's passing.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 14:06