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Definition of admonitrix

admonitrix

/ædˈmɑːnɪtrɪks/
ad · mon · i · trix
Plural:admonitrices
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admonitrix Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A woman who admonishes, warns, or offers firm corrective counsel.

Example

"In the classical allegory, the stern admonitrix gently steers the impulsive hero away from a path of reckless ambition."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As an archaic feminine form of 'admonitor', this term is exceptionally rare in modern English and is generally replaced by gender-neutral nouns like 'admonisher' or 'advisor'.

• Rhymes for admonitrix

• Nearby Words

admonishingly
admonishment
admonitory
admonitrix
admrx
adnex
ado

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin 'admonitrix', the feminine form of 'admonitor', derived from the Latin verb 'admonere' meaning 'to remind, advise, or warn'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Admonitrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/admonitrix
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