Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maternal-grandparents
Noun
/məˈtɜrnəl ˈɡrændˌpɛrənts/
Definition
The parents of one’s mother.
Examples
- My maternal grandparents live in a different state.
- She loves hearing stories from her maternal grandparents about their childhood.
- Visiting my maternal grandparents is always a special occasion.
Meaning
Maternal grandparents are the grandparents who are related to you through your mother. They play an important role in many families’ lives, providing support, love, and a sense of family history.
Synonyms
- Mother’s parents
- Grandmother and grandfather on the maternal side
