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maternity Antonyms

Opposite of maternity

Because the opposite of maternity shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, intended for, or taking place during pregnancy and the period shortly after childbirth.

Usage Example

"The company recently updated its human resources policy to offer twelve weeks of paid paternity leave."

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paternity

• noun (Context 2)

The state, experience, or period of being a mother, especially during pregnancy and shortly after childbirth.

Usage Example

"Her paintings often explore the complex joys and physical demands of paternity."

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paternity
fatherhood
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childlessness

Similar words to maternity

Words similar to maternity shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

motherhood
obstetrics
parenthood
antenatal
prenatal
pregnancy
obstetric
See all synonyms of maternity

• Nearby Words

maternal
maternalistic
maternally
maternity
matey
math
mathematical

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Maternity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/maternity
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