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
  • The advice comes as pet parents become increasingly anxious about leaving their furry family members behind.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Although the Facebook and Instagram parent continued to post strong advertising growth, investors focused on a softer revenue outlook, higher capital spending, and a roughly 91% decline in free cash flow .
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of parent
Noun
  • Nessie is a native Londoner born to a Singaporean mother and an Egyptian father.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • She is survived by five children, her mother, two siblings, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a large extended family.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of mother
Noun
  • Indi Star plays Violet Angel, who grew up on a farm and recently suffered a head injury due to a fall on her dad’s tractor, which leads to some comically forgetful moments.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
  • The Goodfellas actor is also dad to Drena, 54; Raphael, 49; 30-year-old twins Julian and Airyn; Elliot, 28; and Helen, 14, all from previous relationships.
    — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of dad
Noun
  • The course is built to walk parents step-by-step through mastering budget-busting expenses like diapers, wipes, formula, and groceries while building a supportive community of like-minded moms.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • Jacobson, alongside her sisters Mamie and Grace, followed in their mom’s footsteps and became actors.
    — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 31 July 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 proud mama hit the ski slopes with her family while visiting Whistler, British Columbia in February 2026.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • Then, Yancy comes home to his girlfriend and baby mama to find Kai on the porch standing guard.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Definition of mama
Noun
  • Nessie is a native Londoner born to a Singaporean mother and an Egyptian father.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • As someone who fed on emotion and belonging throughout his career, Keegan had always felt the pull of Newcastle United, the club of his father.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of father
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“Genitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genitor. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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