carework

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noun

Work that involves caring for others, whether paid or not.

“a thesis investigating whether working mothers do more carework than working fathers”

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Meanings

nouncarework (uncountable)
  1. uncountableWork that involves caring for others, whether paid or not.

    a thesis investigating whether working mothers do more carework than working fathers

Origin

From care + work.

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APA

carework. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carework

MLA

“carework.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carework. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “carework,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carework.

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