motherhood

/ˈmʌðərhʊd/
/ˈmʌðəhʊd/
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Other forms: motherhoods

Definitions of motherhood
  1. noun
    the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
    synonyms: maternity
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    type of:
    family relationship, kinship, relationship
    (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
Pronunciation
US
/ˈmʌðərhʊd/
UK
/ˈmʌðəhʊd/
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