noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being a parent uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the state of being a parent wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

maternityparentage

Example

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"It is only when you have your own children that you realize the trouble of parenthood."

Etymology

From parent + -hood.

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