# matriot

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A patriot who is female or who embraces feminine values.
2. A female who loves or celebrates the influence of women upon society.
3. One who advocates for maternal or nurturing causes such as human rights, universal healthcare, the eradication of poverty, etc.

## Etymology
A feminine form of patriot. First use appears c. 1739. See cite below.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/matriot