Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amah
Noun
/ˈä-mə/
Definition
A woman servant or maid in India or the East.
Examples
- She hired an amah to help with the children.
- The amah took care of the household chores meticulously.
- In the past, many families in colonial Singapore relied on amahs for childcare.
Meaning
The term ‘amah’ is used to refer specifically to a female domestic worker or nanny, particularly in Asian cultures.
Synonyms
- nanny
- maid
- housekeeper
- domestic worker
