26984 words

mas

7 definitions • 11 examples
1
a mother:

Examples:

As my old ma used to say, you can't spend what you ain't got.
[ as form of address ] What's wrong, Ma?
2
a title for an old woman:

Examples:

Ma Johnson always used to bake the best cookies.
3
abbreviation for

Examples:

Julia Richards, MA
My brother has an MA in linguistics.
She's studying for/doing an MA in French literature.
4
written abbreviation for the US state of Massachusetts: used in addresses
5
mother:

Examples:

She was thrilled when her baby said, "Ma."
6
abbreviation for Master of Arts:

Examples:

My brother has an M.A. in linguistics.
7
abbreviation for Master of Arts: an advanced university degree in a subject such as literature, language, or history:

Examples:

She's studying for an MA in Anthropology.
an MA course/degree/dissertation/programme The MA course is more intense than an undergraduate degree.
Many of our MA students study on a part-time basis.

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