(infml grandma, us / ˈɡræm·ə, ˈɡræm·ɑ, ˈɡrænd·mɑ /) (infml granny, us / ˈɡræn·i /) add to word list the mother of a person’s father or mother (definition of grandmother from the cambridge academic content dictionary © cambridge university press) Your grandmother is the mother of your father or mother You can call your grandmother 'grandmother' My grandmothers are both widows. Definition of grandmother noun in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. The mother of one's father or mother 2 (often plural) a female ancestor She is often a figure of love, care and familial bonds, taking part in raising and nurturing her grandchildren in many cultures. When such a distinction is required in english, the phrases maternal grandmother (“mother of one's mother”) and paternal grandmother (“mother of one's father”) can be used. Grandmother meaning, definition, what is grandmother
Grandma is a colloquial and affectionate term used to refer to one's mother's or father's mother, embodying a sense of warmth and familiarity Grandmother is the more formal designation, often used in written language or when speaking respectfully about this family member.
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