two-parent
|two-par-ent|
B2
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/tuː ˈpɛrənt/
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/tuː ˈpeərənt/
family with both parents
Etymology
Etymology Information
'two-parent' originates from the combination of 'two' and 'parent', where 'two' signifies the number 2 and 'parent' refers to a mother or father.
Historical Evolution
The term 'two-parent' evolved from the need to describe family structures in sociological studies.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described the presence of two parents, but it has come to imply a traditional family structure.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a family structure that includes both a mother and a father.
The child grew up in a two-parent household.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42