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motherhood
[muhth-er-hood]
noun
the state of being a mother; maternity.
the qualities or spirit of a mother.
mothers collectively.
adjective
having or relating to an inherent worthiness, justness, or goodness that is obvious or unarguable.
legislation pushed through on a motherhood basis.
motherhood
/ ˈʌðəˌʊ /
noun
the state of being a mother
the qualities characteristic of a mother
Word History and Origins
Origin of motherhood1
Example Sentences
But you look back and you’re like, “Wow, that chapter along with motherhood was pretty beautiful and really intense.”
While giving up physical intimacy might sound like the opposite of titillating, those familiar with the demands of monogamy and motherhood could recognize the erotic potential of solitude.
The dark comedy sees a group of mum friends - and one dad - navigate the challenges of middle class motherhood.
The bike allowed me to reach breaking news scenes and broadcast live from anywhere, my daughter by my side, showing that working motherhood could be visible, joyful and real.
But it's a carefully crafted and nuanced record, where hedonism gives way to vulnerability, as she describes the doubts she has over friendships, motherhood and commercial success.
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When To Use
Motherhood is the state of being a mother.A person enters motherhood when they become a mother. This most commonly happens when their child is born, but it can also happen through adoption or by marrying or becoming a partner to someone with children.Motherhood is a gender-specific version of the term parenthood.Less commonly, motherhood can refer to all mothers collectively, as in You won’t find a better mom in all of motherhood. Example: People who have not experienced motherhood probably shouldn’t be so quick to criticize how moms parent their children.
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