List V - Hello Mother, Hello Father
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danapalmer23 on May 9, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 maternal | (adj) relating to or derived from one's mother |
| matrimony |  (n) the ceremony or sacrament of marriage |
| matron | (n) a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is respected and dignified |
| matriarchy |  (n) a society ruled or controlled by women |
| matricide | (n) murder of your mother |
| alma mater | (n) the school or college from which one graduated |
| patron | (n) person who financially supports the arts; a regular customer |
| patriot |  (n) one who loves and defends his or her country |
| paternity | (n) fatherhood |
| paternal |  (adj) relating to or inherited from one's father |
| patriarch | (n) the male head of a family, group, or tribe |
| patronymic | (adj) a name formed after one's father's name |
| patricide | (n) murder of your father |
| patronize | (v) be a regular customer or client of; treat in a condescending manner. |
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