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English noun: parentage

1. parentage (state) the state of being a parent


SamplesTo everyone's surprise, parenthood reformed the man.


Synonymsparenthood


Broader (hypernym)adulthood

2. parentage the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents


Synonymsbirth


Broader (hypernym)family relationship, kinship, relationship

3. parentage (group) the descendants of one individual


SamplesHis entire lineage has been warriors.


Synonymsancestry, blood, blood line, bloodline, descent, line, line of descent, lineage, origin, pedigree, stemma, stock


Broader (hypernym)family tree, genealogy


Narrower (hyponym)family, family line, folk, kinfolk, kinsfolk, phratry, sept, side









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