"administratrix" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ədˌmɪnɪˈstɹeɪ(ˌ)tɹɪks/, /æd-/ Forms: administratrices [plural], administratrixes [plural]
Etymology: From New Latin administrātrīx. By surface analysis, administrator + -trix. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la-new|administrātrīx}} New Latin administrātrīx, {{surf|en|administrator|-trix}} By surface analysis, administrator + -trix Head templates: {{en-noun|administratrices|es}} administratrix (plural administratrices or administratrixes)
  1. (law) A female administrator. Synonyms: administratress, administress Derived forms: administratrixship Related terms: administer, administrative

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