parenthood
pronunciation
How to pronounce parenthood in British English:
UK [ˈpeərənthʊd]
How to pronounce parenthood in American English:
US [ˈperənthʊd]
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- Noun:
- the state of being a parent
Word Origin
- parenthood (n.)
- 1856, from parent (n.) + -hood.
Example
- 1. Eventually , through disability pregnancy and parenthood international I got practical advice .
- 2. Abhorrence for planned parenthood almost led to the elimination of all family planning services .
- 3. 1921 Margaret sanger organizes the american birth control league , which becomes federation of planned parenthood in 1942 .
- 4. Cohabitation and single parenthood by choice were very rare .
- 5. Moreover , a closer look showed that the differences in happiness and satisfaction were the result of men 's scores alone going up with parenthood .