genitor

noun

Definition of genitornext
as in parent

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  1. parent
  2. mother
  3. dad
  4. mom
  5. papa
  6. mama
  7. father
Noun
  • Barron was seen accompanying his mother and father to the FIFA 2026 World Cup final and has made some appearances with both his parents since his father took office, but some have suggested the relationship isn’t actually close.
    — StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Time spent away from home for education is treated as a temporary absence, so living in a dorm or apartment ordinarily does not prevent a student from meeting the requirement to live with a parent for more than half the year.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of parent
Noun
  • Born in Vienna to a Russian mother and Nigerian father, Ndukwe learned English at school from an early age and that has helped since moving to Merseyside.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Here's what every boater should know As authorities continue to investigate Saturday night's tragic boat crash that killed a mother and her 5-month-old baby, the Coast Guard is reminding the public about the rules of the water.
    — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of mother
Noun
  • Melanie Zanetti will reprise her role as Bluey’s mom, Chilli, from the series, with Richard Jeffrey returning to voice Bluey’s dad, Bandit.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Created by Joe Brumm, Bluey centers around an Australian blue heeler pup and her family -- mom Chilli, dad bandit and little sister Bingo.
    — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of dad
Noun
  • Melanie Zanetti will reprise her role as Bluey’s mom, Chilli, from the series, with Richard Jeffrey returning to voice Bluey’s dad, Bandit.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • One person in the Brunson orbit who hasn’t quite been able to break into the game of golf is Jalen’s mom.
    — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of mom
Noun
  • Proud papa Luke showed off Tate’s first shoal bass catch during their father-son fishing trip.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Authentic Mexican street tacos, agua frescas and papas asadas (roasted potatoes).
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Definition of papa
Noun
  • The pups and their mama will soon be up for adoption, according to Green.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The must-read Jackie, arguably the world’s most famous bald eagle mama, died Monday morning after a mysterious illness that veterinarians at the Ojai Raptor Center worked hard to combat.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of mama
Noun
  • Born in Vienna to a Russian mother and Nigerian father, Ndukwe learned English at school from an early age and that has helped since moving to Merseyside.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • All of them are concerned with legacy, particularly among fathers and daughters (Shakespeare had two and lost his only son), and all of them touch a realm beyond the mundane — a place of gods and dreams, oracles and enchantment.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of father
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