parent
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• noun
A father or mother; a person who has begotten, given birth to, or legally adopted and raised a child.
"Every parent wants to ensure a safe and supportive environment for their children."
An animal or plant in relation to its biological offspring, seedlings, or immediate descendants.
"Both parent birds take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the newly hatched chicks."
An organization, company, or abstract entity from which a smaller subsidiary, branch, or derivative originates and by which it is often controlled.
"The local airline operates independently, though its financial policies are set by the corporate parent in London."
• verb
To be or act as a mother or father to someone; to raise, nurture, and care for a child.
"They decided to parent their children with a balance of clear boundaries and open communication."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French parent, from Latin parens ('father or mother, ancestor'), originally the present participle of parere ('to bring forth, give birth to, produce').