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Definition of parenthood noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

parenthood

noun
 
/ˈpeərənthʊd/
 
/ˈperənthʊd/
 [uncountable]
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  1. the state of being a parent
    • the responsibilities/joys of parenthood
    • the strains of lone/single parenthood
    Extra Examples
    • We need more education about family planning and responsible parenthood.
    • the disintegrating nuclear family and the rise in single parenthood
    Topics Life stagesc1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • lone
    • single
    • responsible
    • …
    phrases
    • preparation for parenthood
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