"madam" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmædəm/ Audio: en-au-madam.ogg [Australia] Forms: madam [singular], madams [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Madam is used to call or talk to a woman. Synonyms: Ma'am, Miss
    Sense id: simple-madam-en-noun-TEL35wlG Categories (other): Formal
  2. A madam is a woman who is in charge of a brothel.
    Sense id: simple-madam-en-noun-7UMc73dR
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          "text": "Madam C.J. Walker became the nation's first self-made female millionaire."
        },
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          "text": "Madam Ambassador, thank you very much for joining us."
        },
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          "text": "15 July 2007, Dear Sir or Madam: This is to inform you that I am still alive."
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          "text": "I'm sorry, madam, but you're going to have to leave right now."
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