Motherhood
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmʌðəhʊd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Motherhood is a noun meaning The state of being a mother.
Meaning
The state of being a mother.
More Meanings
- Mothers, considered as a group.
Example Sentences
the nation's motherhood
Word Forms
- motherhoods
Synonyms for motherhood
Depending on context, synonyms include momhood, mumhood, mommyhood, mummyhood, mothership, maternity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maternity, maternal, parental, parent, parenthood, childcare.
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