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parenthood

[pair-uhnt-hood, par-] / ˈpɛər əntˌhʊd, ˈpær- /
NOUN
fatherhood
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NOUN
maternity
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Antonyms
NOUN
motherhood
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Now, they are sharing their next chapter - pregnancy and parenthood - in a new three-part documentary.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen have officially entered parenthood, welcoming their first little one.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Even so, the study highlights when fathers may be most vulnerable during early parenthood.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Byrne, nominated for her performance in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," told ABC the film was an "examination of parenthood."

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

They had played a similar trick with the instinct of parenthood.

From "1984" by George Orwell