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parent

/ˈpɛəɹənt/

Meanings

noun
A person who brings up one or more children as their own.
- "John and Mary are the parents of Emily and Jack."
- "Parents are the primary educators of their children."

noun
An ancestor or forebear.
- "My great-grandparent immigrated to America from Italy."
- "We honor our parents and ancestors during the Day of the Dead celebration."

Pronunciation

/ˈpeəɹənt/

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Antonyms

child , child , offspring

Synonyms

mother , progenitor , raise , rear

Rhymes

Words rhyming with parent
anest , chastenest , dissent , glistenest , listenest , mistakenest , pastoratenest , spastenest , wistfully

Homophones

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Parentheses (English) : A pair of punctuation marks ( ( and ) ) used to enclose additional information within a sentence.

Variants

List of all variants of parent that leads to same result
parent , parental , parentally , parentless , parents , parented , parenting , parent-teacher association , parent-teacher associations , parent-in-law , Parent-Teacher Organization , foster parent , foster parents , helicopter parent , adoptive parent , biological parent , biological parents , birth parent , birth parents

Forms

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parents, parenting, parental, parentless

Etymology

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The word 'parent' comes from the Latin 'parere,' meaning 'to bring forth,' and has been used in English since the 14th century.

Trivia

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The longest recorded parental leave taken by a politician was by Icelandic Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir, who took 10 months off after the birth of her twin daughters.
In ancient Rome, a father had the power of life and death over his children, and could even sell them into slavery if he wished.

Related Concepts

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Guardian: A person who is responsible for the care and protection of another person, often used interchangeably with 'parent' in the context of a child's upbringing.
Family: A group of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption, and typically living under one roof. Parents are often the heads of a family.

Culture

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Parents play a significant role in various cultures and societies. In many traditions, parents are revered and respected, and their guidance and wisdom are valued. Parents are often depicted in literature, art, and music as nurturing figures who help shape the lives of their children.

How to Memorize "parent"

visualize

- Imagine a couple holding a baby, or a family gathered around a table.
associate

- Think of the warmth and love that parents provide to their children.
mnemonics

- Use the acronym 'CARE' to remember the definition of 'parent': 'C' for 'bringing up,' 'A' for 'ancestor,' 'R' for 'responsible for,' and 'E' for 'educating'.

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