parent
/pˈɛrʌnt/
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Definitions
Noun
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
Noun
an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained
Verb
bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children"
More Specific Terms
adopter
adoptive parent
begetter
cradle
empty nester
father
female parent
filicide
fledge
foster
male parent
mother
stepparent