matristics

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noun

The study of women who were involved in the early Christian church.

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Meanings

nounmatristics (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe study of women who were involved in the early Christian church.

Origin

From mater (“mother”).

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Translations

French matristique
  • matristiquematristics
German Matristik
  • Matristikmatristics
Cite this entry
APA

matristics. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/matristics

MLA

“matristics.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/matristics. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “matristics,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/matristics.

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