Mistress

usgb/ˈmɪstrəs/
noun

A woman in a position of authority, control, or ownership.

She is the mistress of the house
Visual representation of "mistress" - A woman in a position of authority, control, or ownership

Often appears as...

  • absentee mistress
  • proper mistress
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Authority figure

Used to describe a woman who commands respect or has control in a certain setting.

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As the mistress of the mansion, she directs all household affairs.
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Ownership connotation

Implies that a woman owns something, such as a business or property.

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The business flourished under its new mistress.
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