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Definition of consolatrix

consolatrix

/kənˈsoʊlətrɪks/
con · so · la · trix

Plural:consolatrices
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1

A woman or female figure who comforts or consoles someone in a time of grief, distress, or suffering.

Example

"In medieval poetry, Philosophy is often personified as a gentle consolatrix who visits the despairing prisoner to offer timeless wisdom."

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Word Nuance & Usage

This term is highly literary and often appears in religious or poetic contexts to denote a female figure, patron saint, or personified virtue providing spiritual solace.

Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Latin 'consolatrix', the feminine form of 'consolator' (comforter), derived from the Latin verb 'consolari' meaning 'to comfort' or 'to cheer'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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