mater
UK: ˈmeɪtə | US: ˈmeɪtər
n. (informal, chiefly British) mother
The word mater is a direct borrowing from Latin māter, meaning "mother." It entered English as an informal or humorous term, often used in British English to refer to one’s mother, especially in upper-class or academic contexts (e.g., "my mater and pater"). The Latin root māter is also the source of many English words related to motherhood, such as maternal and matriarchy. The term retains its original spelling and meaning, reflecting its classical roots.
"I’ll be visiting my mater this weekend."
"His mater sent him a care package while he was at university."
"The young lord wrote a letter to his mater every week."
"Mater always knows how to cheer me up."
"In his memoir, he fondly recalls his mater’s wisdom."