Parents: meaning, definitions and examples

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parents

[ ˈpɛrənts ]

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family

A mother or father of a person or an animal.

Synonyms

caretaker, father, guardian, mother

Examples of usage

The parents were proud of their children's achievements.
She resembles her parents in many ways.

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biology

The organism that produces an offspring.

Synonyms

ancestor, forebear, progenitor

Examples of usage

The parents of the baby bird were feeding it worms.
The parents protect their young from predators.

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general

To act as a parent to; to bring up; to rear.

Synonyms

care for, nurture, raise

Examples of usage

She parents her children with love and care.
The teacher parents her students like they are her own.

Translations

Translations of the word "parents" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pais

🇮🇳 माता-पिता

🇩🇪 Eltern

🇮🇩 orang tua

🇺🇦 батьки

🇵🇱 rodzice

🇯🇵 両親

🇫🇷 parents

🇪🇸 padres

🇹🇷 ebeveynler

🇰🇷 부모님

🇸🇦 والدين

🇨🇿 rodiče

🇸🇰 rodičia

🇨🇳 父母

🇸🇮 starši

🇮🇸 foreldrar

🇰🇿 ата-ана

🇬🇪 მშობლები

🇦🇿 valideynlər

🇲🇽 padres

Word origin

The word 'parents' originated from the Latin word 'parent-' meaning 'a father or mother.' Throughout history, the concept of parenting has evolved to encompass various roles and responsibilities within the family structure. Parents play a crucial role in the upbringing and development of their children, providing love, support, and guidance. The importance of parental involvement in a child's life has been recognized across cultures and societies.

See also: parentage, parental, parenthood, parenting.