parenthood
playSimple Definition of parenthood
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: the state of being a mother or a father
Full Definition of parenthood
: the state of being a parent; specifically : the position, function, or standing of a parent
Examples of parenthood in a sentence
<parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment>
1856
First Known Use of parenthood
1856
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