Motherhood: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
motherhood
[ หmสรฐษrhสd ]
role of a mother
Motherhood refers to the state or experience of being a mother. It involves the responsibilities, duties, and emotions associated with raising and caring for children. Motherhood is often characterized by love, nurturing, sacrifice, and support.
Synonyms
maternity, matriarchy, parenthood.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| motherhood |
Use when referring to the state of being a mother and the experiences related to it.
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| parenthood |
Describes the state of being a parent and can apply to both mothers and fathers. It's a broader term than motherhood.
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| maternity |
Commonly used in professional or medical settings to refer to pregnancy and the period shortly after childbirth.
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| matriarchy |
Refers to a social system in which women, especially mothers, hold a primary power position. Often used in discussions about societal structures and gender roles.
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Examples of usage
- Her dedication to motherhood was evident in the way she cared for her children.
- Motherhood is a journey filled with ups and downs, but ultimately rewarding.
Translations
Translations of the word "motherhood" in other languages:
๐ต๐น maternidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคคเฅเคคเฅเคต
๐ฉ๐ช Mutterschaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ keibuan
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐัะตัะธะฝััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ macierzyลstwo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฏๆง
๐ซ๐ท maternitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ maternidad
๐น๐ท annelik
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ์ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃู ูู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ mateลstvรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ materstvo
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏๆง
๐ธ๐ฎ materinstvo
๐ฎ๐ธ mรณรฐurhlutverk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝะฐ ะฑะพะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ana olmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ maternidad
Etymology
The term 'motherhood' dates back to Old English, where 'modorhad' was used to describe the state of being a mother. Throughout history, motherhood has been revered and celebrated in various cultures as a vital role in society. The concept of motherhood has evolved over time, reflecting changing social norms and gender roles.
See also: foremother, motherland, motherly.