motherhood

motherhood
a) the state of being a mother
b) mothers as a group

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  • motherhood — A term encompassing the practical realities and social significance of being a mother. The nature of sociological interest in mothering (the process) and motherhood (the condition) has varied over time. Prior to the 1970s, the focus was either on …   Dictionary of sociology

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  • motherhood — [[t]mʌ̱ðə(r)hʊd[/t]] N UNCOUNT Motherhood is the state of being a mother. ...women who try to combine work and motherhood …   English dictionary

  • motherhood — noun (U) the state of being a mother: teenage motherhood | She s enjoying motherhood …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • motherhood — /mudh euhr hood /, n. 1. the state of being a mother; maternity. 2. the qualities or spirit of a mother. 3. mothers collectively. adj. 4. having or relating to an inherent worthiness, justness, or goodness that is obvious or unarguable:… …   Universalium

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