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Definition of coadministratrix

coadministratrix

/koʊ.ædˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.trɪks/
co · ad · min · is · tra · trix
Plural:coadministratrices
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coadministratrix Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A woman who is legally appointed to administer the estate of a deceased person jointly with one or more other administrators.

Example

"The probate court named the deceased man's sister as the coadministratrix of his complex estate, sharing the duties equally with his attorney."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern legal contexts, gender-specific suffixes like '-trix' are widely considered outdated and are typically replaced by the gender-neutral term 'coadministrator'.

• Rhymes for coadministratrix

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the prefix 'co-' (together) with 'administratrix', which derives from Late Latin 'administratrix' (a female manager or director).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coadministratrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coadministratrix
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