English · Family & People
parent
/ˈpɛərənt/
[/ˈpɛərənt/]
mother or father
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person's mother or father.
Example
Every parent wants the very best future for their children.
Every parent wants the very best future for their children.
Etymology
From Latin "parens," from "parere," to give birth.
How & Where It’s Used
A general term for a mother or father; also a verb meaning to raise.