mother heroine
mother heroine · mother heroines
In the Soviet Union, a woman who gave birth to and raised a large familyIn the Soviet Union, a woman who gave birth to and raised a large family; awarded as an honorary title.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)In the Soviet Union, a woman who gave birth to and raised a large family; awarded as an honorary title.
Origin
Calque of Russian мать-героиня (matʹ-geroinja).Calque of Russian мать-героиня (matʹ-geroinja).
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Forms
plural: mother heroines| Singular | mother heroine |
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See also
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