Genitor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɛnɪtə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Genitor is a noun meaning a biological parent (either male or female), or the direct cause of an offspring.
Meaning
a biological parent (either male or female), or the direct cause of an offspring.
More Meanings
- a generator; an originator
- (obsolete, in the plural) The genitals
Example Sentences
The same[…]healeth all paine and swellings of the genitors or stones.
[…]prophane legends (though termed by their Genitours and forefathers, Aureæ Legendæ, Golden Legends)[…]
Word Forms
- genitors
Synonyms for genitor
Depending on context, synonyms include biofather, biomother, bioparent, birthfather, birthmother, birthparent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include father, parent, progenitor, progenitrix, ancestor, progenitress.
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