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
  • Little kids rooting for France ran out of food lines with their parents.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • The freedom to read is a feel-good cause, and maybe an issue typically associated with concerned parents and school boards could use a little glamour.
    — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
Definition of parent
Noun
  • Kanticha Singkhon, 25, was at the police station to pick up a handbag and other personal belongings of her mother, who died in the fire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • Police say the mother wrapped a metal chain around the child's waist, secured the other end to the property's fence and left her there before driving away.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of mother
Noun
  • Does little Arabella care about going to another stuffy awards dinner with her pompous dad?
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
  • My dad was the lobbyist for the state telephone company who worked with the Maryland legislature in the 1960s through the ’80s.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of dad
Noun
  • Redefining what support looks like for Atlanta mothers Atlanta fashion model applies lessons learned as a young mom.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • Everyone—blue-collar moms, college students, CEOs—suffers from the distractions of carrying around the pinging, blinking pocket-size casinos that our phones have become.
    — Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of mom
Noun
  • Authentic Mexican street tacos, agua frescas and papas asadas (roasted potatoes).
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
  • There will be a Daddy’s Kingdom, with a VIP zone featuring a throne-style photo opportunity as well as treats, games, giveaways and pampering experiences just for papa.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Definition of papa
Noun
  • Her middle child, Sayveon, was the perfect picture of a mama’s boy.
    — Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 20 July 2026
  • As Kourtney’s first and only daughter, Penelope has always gotten lots of love from her mama.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of mama
Noun
  • Chalamet was also accompanied by his father, Marc Chalamet, who is originally from Nîmes, France.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • This exhausting existence has kept Lucky emotionally dependent on her father.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of father
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