Parenthood and Paternity

Parenthood

Parenthood noun - The caring for a child by its parents.
Usage example: parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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Synonyms for Parenthood

Paternity and parenthood are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Paternity" instead a noun "Parenthood".

Nearby Words: parent, parentage, parenting, parental

Paternity

Paternity noun - The state of being a father.

Parenthood and paternity are semantically related. You can use "Parenthood" instead a noun "Paternity". popular alternative

Nearby Words: paternal, paternally

How words are described

true true parenthood true paternity
illegitimate illegitimate parenthood illegitimate paternity
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