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motherhood

/ˈmʌð.ɚ.hʊd/
moth · er · hood
Adjective:motherly
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• noun

1

The state, experience, or responsibility of being a mother.

Example

"She found that balancing a demanding career with the daily joys and challenges of motherhood required great patience."

2

Mothers considered collectively as a group.

Example

"The public health initiative was designed to support the nation's motherhood through improved prenatal and postnatal care."

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• Rhymes for motherhood

• Nearby Words

motherboard
motherfucker
motherfucking
motherhood
motherland
motherless
motherlike

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English moderhod, formed by combining the root 'mother' (from Old English modor) with the suffix '-hood', denoting a state, condition, or quality.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Motherhood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/motherhood
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