parent




a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian


Antonym:
  • child; kid

Type of:
  • genitor

Types:
  • adoptive parent; adopter
  • empty nester
  • father; male parent; begetter
  • filicide
  • mother; female parent
  • stepparent

Parts:
  • family; family unit

Part of:
  • family; family unit
  • family; family unit


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