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parentdom en · NOUN

Etymology

From parent + -dom.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The realm, world, sphere, influence, jurisdiction, or authority of a parent; parenthood.
    • In a comprehensive survey conducted by Lucado and Friends (I interviewed a couple of people in the hallway), I determined the most dreaded question in parentdom. What is the single query hated most by moms and dads? 2013, Max Lucado, When Christ Comes: