female parent
Definition
Noun: A female parent is a woman who has given birth to a child or who has the role of a mother through adoption or nurturing. This term is used to denote the biological or social mother of a person.
Usage
The term "female parent" is a formal or technical synonym for "mother." It is often used in legal, biological, or academic contexts to specify gender and relationship with precision. * In legal documents, the female parent must provide consent. * The study examined the bond between the infant and its female parent.
Examples
- The child's female parent attended the school meeting.
- The form asked for the names of the male and female parent.
- She sought advice from her female parent.
Advanced Usage
- In Genetics: The female parent contributes the X chromosome to a male offspring.
- In Sociobiology: The investment of the female parent in offspring is a key concept.
Variants and Related Words
- Mother (n): The most common and direct synonym.
- Mom (n, informal): A casual term of address.
- Maternal (adj): Relating to or characteristic of a mother.
- She has strong maternal instincts.
Synonyms
- Mother
- Mom (informal)
- Mum (informal, chiefly British)
- Mama
Antonyms
- Male parent
- Father
- Dad
Noun
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a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
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the mother of three children
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