mother of the nation

English

Alternative forms

  • Mother of the Nation

Noun

mother of the nation (plural mothers of the nation)

  1. A woman considered the driving force behind the establishment of a country, state, or nation.
    Coordinate term: father of the nation

Usage notes

  • Often used as an honorific title.

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