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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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The film stars James Rottger and Elle Watson as Cameron and Eilidh - mismatched flatmates who face the prospect of parenthood after a one-night stand.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

The shift toward later parenthood reflects a shift in priorities.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Once parenthood begins, societal expectations often decenter a mother.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

The author is Delano Squires, a black husband and father who focuses on marriage and parenthood at the Heritage Foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

“It’s funny—not long ago, parenthood wasn’t even on my mind. And these days, our goslings are all I can think about. As we speak, I can feel myself being pulled back to them, like gravity.”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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