Carework

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Work that involves caring for others, whether paid or not. uncountable

    "a thesis investigating whether working mothers do more carework than working fathers"

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"a thesis investigating whether working mothers do more carework than working fathers"

Etymology

From care + work.

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