parentdom

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noun

The realm, world, sphere, influence, jurisdiction, or authority of a parent; parenthood.

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Meanings

nounparentdom (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe 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

Origin

From parent + -dom.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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