Parenthood: meaning, definitions and examples

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parenthood

 

[ หˆperษ™n(t)hสŠd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

role in raising children

Parenthood refers to the state or relationship of being a parent, which involves the care, upbringing, and responsibility for a child or children. It is a lifelong commitment that requires love, patience, and dedication.

Synonyms

fatherhood, motherhood, parenting

Examples of usage

  • Parenthood is a rewarding experience.
  • She embraced the challenges of parenthood with grace and determination.
Context #2 | Noun

state of being a parent

Parenthood also encompasses the joys, struggles, and sacrifices that come with raising a child. It involves providing emotional support, guidance, and nurturing to help a child grow and develop.

Synonyms

child-rearing, guardianship, maternity

Examples of usage

  • The couple is excited to embark on the journey of parenthood.
  • Parenthood brings both challenges and blessings.

Translations

Translations of the word "parenthood" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paternidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคคเฅƒเคคเฅเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Elternschaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keorangtuaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั‚ัŒะบั–ะฒัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rodzicielstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆชใซใชใ‚‹ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parentalitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paternidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ebeveynlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋ชจ ๋จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุจูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rodiฤovstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rodiฤovstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธบไบบ็ˆถๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ starลกevstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ foreldrahlutverk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ะฐ-ะฐะฝะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ valideynlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paternidad

Etymology

The term 'parenthood' originated in the 18th century, combining 'parent' with the suffix '-hood,' which signifies a state or condition. It reflects the concept of the parental role in society and the responsibilities associated with raising children.

See also: parentage, parental, parenting, parents.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,434, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.