Definition of 'ma'
Word forms: plural MAs
1. countable noun
An MA is a master's degree in an arts or social science subject. MA is an abbreviation for 'Master of Arts'.
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ma in British English 1
noun
an informal word for mother1
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ma in British English 2
the internet domain name for
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MA in British English
abbreviation for
5.
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MA in American English
1.
Massachusetts
2.
Master of Arts
: also M.A.3.
Military Academy
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(sense 2) L Magister ArtiumWord Frequency
mA in American English
or ma
milliampere(s)
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ma in American English
noun
Informal
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ma in American English
(mɑː)
noun
informal
mother
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[shortened var. of mama]Word Frequency
mA in American English
milliampere; milliamperes
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M.A. in American English
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