parently

adj

parently

adj

Etymology From parent + -ly.

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a parent; parental.

  • A great benefit of breaking down sexism would be creation of a more "parently" society by recognizing and validating the traditional nurturing strengths of women, […]1978, Ourselves and our children, Boston Women's Health Book Collective:
  • They feel they are caught up in all these parently duties. All their waking hours are taken up in housekeeping, caring for the daughter, son-in-law and the grandchild.2001, Ishwar Modi, Ageing and Human Development:

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