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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