one-parent
|one-par-ent|
B2
🇺🇸
/wʌn ˈpɛrənt/
🇬🇧
/wʌn ˈpeərənt/
single caregiver
Etymology
Etymology Information
'one-parent' originates from the combination of 'one' and 'parent', where 'one' signifies singularity and 'parent' refers to a caregiver.
Historical Evolution
'one-parent' evolved from the need to describe family structures with a single caregiver.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a single caregiver', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to a family structure where only one parent is present to care for the children.
She grew up in a one-parent household.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42