'Parenthood' definitions:

Definition of 'parenthood'

From: WordNet
noun
The state of being a parent; "to everyone's surprise, parenthood reformed the man" [syn: parenthood, parentage]

Definition of 'Parenthood'

From: GCIDE
  • Parenthood \Par"ent*hood\, n. The state of a parent; the office or character of a parent. [1913 Webster]