parentdom

English

Etymology

From parent +‎ -dom.

Noun

parentdom (uncountable)

  1. The realm, world, sphere, influence, jurisdiction, or authority of a parent; parenthood.
    • 2013, Max Lucado, When Christ Comes:
      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?
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