mata

Or �Ѳ�·�ٲ�

[mah-tuh, mah-tah]

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noun

Indian English.

mother (also used as a polite term of address for any older woman).
My mata regularly made me puris with potatoes for breakfast.
a female spiritual leader or the mother, grandmother, or wife of a male spiritual leader (also used as a title with the leader’s name).
This temple was built as a tribute to Mata Sheetla Devi, wife of the famous Guru Dronacharya.
The lodge owner turned out to be a mata whom the villagers visited to hear their astrological predictions.
a female deity (also used as a title with the deity’s name).
He was a devotee writing about lord Rama and mata Sita.
Cows are considered to be a manifestation of the goddess Gau Mata.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mata¹

First recorded in 1870–75; from Sanskrit ��, nominative of ��ṛ “m�ǳٳ��”; mother ¹ ( def. )

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The very first sanctions case on Charlotin’s list originated in June 2023 — Mata vs.

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As he approached the touchline with cramps, he suddenly realised he was no longer wearing his old Sporting number - that was Juan Mata's.

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Even so, she told “60 Minutes,” “I’m not a spy. I’m not Mata Hari. I’m not sexual maniac like people say about me. Do I look like I’m a sexual maniac?”

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Mata, who is co-curator of the exhibition, said: "The worlds of football and art can both be beautiful, complicated and powerful; something that is explored through these collaborations."

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The Manchester United legend is alongside Dutch master Edgar Davids, England's Euro 2022 winner Ella Toone and Spanish World Cup winner Juan Mata in a squad of creative players who have been paired with artists for the show.

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