housemother

Sorority residence overseer

A housemother is a woman who supervises residents of a dormitory, sorority house, or similar group living situation.

She maintains order, enforces rules, and provides a quasi-parental presence.

The role has become less common as residential life has grown more informal: The housemother made sure everyone was in by curfew.

caretaker

supervisor

One who directs workers

guardianProtective caretaker of another
chaperoneProtective adult companion
matronFemale institutional supervisor

warden · superintendent · overseer · monitor · custodian · attendant · live-in · enforcer · authority · administrator

nurturing

warmth

Heat you feel

guidanceAdvice for decisions
comfortEase or soothing relief
supportTo uphold or sustain

affection · kindness · patience · empathy · encouragement · wisdom · compassion · protective · caring · understanding

dormitory

sorority

Women's collegiate social organization

fraternitySpirit of brotherly connection
collegeHigher education institution
universityHigher education institution

dorm · students · curfew · rules · regulations · undergraduate · resident · community · roommates · housing

Categories

caregiverscaregiver, parents, carer, babysitter, fathers
caretakerscaretaker, caretakers, caregiver, guardian, minder
orphanagesorphanage, orphan, foundling, foundlings, waif
lodginghotel, inn, motel, hotels, hostel
authority figuresboss, bosses, manager, managers, superintendent
childcare workersnanny, live-in nanny, au pair, childminder, daycare teacher

Opposites

gender role

housemotherhousefather

Male group home supervisor

institutional hierarchy

housemotherdean

Senior academic administrator

headmaster · resident · boarder · headmistress · principal

care relationship

housemotherresident

One who inhabits

boarder · ward · charge · foster child · orphan

Family

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Profile: Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G