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Childlessness: meaning, definitions and examples

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childlessness

 

[ ˈtʃaɪldləsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of children

Childlessness is the state of not having any children. It can be a result of personal choice, medical reasons, or other circumstances.

Synonyms

barrenness, infertility, sterility

Examples of usage

  • Many couples struggle with the emotional impact of childlessness.
  • Childlessness is becoming more common in modern society.
  • It's important to remember that childlessness does not define a person's worth.

Translations

Translations of the word "childlessness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infertilidade

🇮🇳 निर्वंशता

🇩🇪 Kinderlosigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakmampuan memiliki anak

🇺🇦 бездітність

🇵🇱 bezdzietność

🇯🇵 子供がないこと

🇫🇷 absence d'enfants

🇪🇸 falta de hijos

🇹🇷 çocuksuzluk

🇰🇷 무자녀

🇸🇦 عدم وجود أطفال

🇨🇿 bezdětnost

🇸🇰 bezdetnosť

🇨🇳 没有孩子

🇸🇮 brez otrok

🇮🇸 barnleysi

🇰🇿 бала көтермеу

🇬🇪 უშვილობა

🇦🇿 uşaqsızlıq

🇲🇽 falta de hijos

Etymology

The concept of childlessness has been present throughout history, with various cultural and societal attitudes towards it. In some ancient civilizations, childlessness was seen as a curse or a sign of divine punishment. In modern times, the understanding of childlessness has evolved, with greater recognition of personal choice, medical factors, and diverse family structures. The stigma associated with childlessness has also diminished, allowing individuals to lead fulfilling lives regardless of their parental status.

See also: child, childbearing, childbirth, childfree, childhood, childish, childishly, childishness, childless, childlike, childminder, children.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,283 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.