maternity
Pronunciation: [məˈtɜrnɪti]
Word
Context: "relationship"
(noun) the state of being a mother. It refers to a woman's experience during and after pregnancy. Maternity includes taking care of babies and the special feelings a mother has.
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Maternity is a beautiful journey that many women cherish in their lives.
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She was not ready to embrace maternity at such a young age.
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What are some challenges that come with maternity?
Context: "employment"
(noun) a type of leave from work that a mother takes when she has a baby. This time is given so she can rest and take care of her new child.
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She is on maternity leave to take care of her newborn child.
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He won't be able to take maternity leave since he is not a mother.
Example
How long is the maternity leave at your job?
Context: "medical"
(adjective) related to pregnancy and the period after childbirth. It describes things that are about being a mother or having a baby.
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The maternity ward in the hospital is designed for new moms.
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The hospital does not have maternity services for fathers.
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What kind of maternity care does the clinic offer?
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