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   Par·ent

   /ˈper(ə)nt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a father or mother: "the parents of the bride" Similar motherfatherbirth/biological parentadoptive mother/fathersurrogate motherfoster-parentfoster-motherfoster-fatherstepparentstepmotherstepfatherguardiansingle parentlone parentco-parentinformal:one's old manone's old womanone's old ladyrare:begetterprocreatorprogenitorprogenitressprogenitrixgenitorpaterinformal:rents
   • ▪ a forefather or ancestor: "God's hand had written in the hearts of our first parents all the rules of good"
   • ▪ an animal or plant from which younger ones are derived: "stems will root down, creating a new crown near the parent"
   • ▪ a source or origin of a smaller or less important part. Similar sourceorigingenesisoriginatorrootfountaincauseauthorarchitectprecursorforerunnerpredecessorantecedentforebearancestorliterary:wellspringrare:radix
   • ▪ an organization or company that owns or controls a number of subsidiary organizations or companies: "policy considerations were determined largely by the parent institution"

   verb

   • 1. be or act as a parent to (a child): "all children are special to those who parent them"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin parent- ‘bringing forth’, from the verb parere. The verb dates from the mid 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. parentless adjective

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ParentParent - Wikipedia

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   A parent is either the progenitor of a child or, in humans, it can refer to a caregiver or legal guardian, generally called an adoptive parent or step-parent. The gametes of a parent result in a child, a male through the sperm, and a female through the ovum.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › parentparent noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   See parent in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: parent. Definition of parent noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › parentPARENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PARENT definition: 1. your mother or father: 2. relating to a parent: . Learn more.

6. www.healthyplace.com › parenting › parenting-skillsWhat Is Parenting? What Does It Mean to Be a Parent?

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   5 days ago · Definitions of parenting help you know what parenting is. Beyond that, knowing what it means to be a parent can provide an insightful perspective. Learn more on HealthyPlace.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › parentsParents Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PARENT is one that begets or brings forth offspring. How to use parent in a sentence. one that begets or brings forth offspring; a person who brings up and cares for another…

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › parentParent Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of PARENT. [count] 1. a : a person who is a father or mother : a person who has a child. My parents live in New York. They recently became parents. = They're new parents. The form must be signed by a parent or guardian of the child. [+] more examples. — compare grandparent, stepparent.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › parentparent | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   parent. noun [ C ] uk / ˈpeər ə nt / us. A1. your mother or father: Her parents live in Oxford. More examples. The consent form must be signed by the child's parent or guardian. I know my parents mean well, but I wish they wouldn't interfere.