According to the Dictionary of the Royal Institute edition 1982, “Mother” is a woman who bears children; the word used by a child to call the woman who gives him birth.
In terms of Buddhism, the definitions of ‘Mother’ are as follows :
a) a woman who bears children, an
important person like ‘Mae Thap’
(Commander in Chief) or generally
a person who holds responsibility;
especially in certain places like the house.
b) ‘Chonnanee’ or a female parent of
children.
c) a woman to whom a man is married or
the one who takes care of family members.