# mata vs MLA

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mata
*noun · frequency rank #15,654*
A respectful title for a female spiritual leader or for a wife, mother, or grandmother of a male spiritual leader.

### MLA
*noun · frequency rank #19,141*
Initialism of member of the legislative assembly.

## Source
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