one-parent familynoun [ C ]
uk/ˌwʌn.peə.rənt ˈfæm.əl.i/us/ˌwʌn.per.ənt ˈfæm.əl.i/also single-parent familya family that includes either a mother or a father but not both
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Parenting & caring for children
- adopt
- adopted
- adoption
- adoptive
- attachment parenting
- bring sb up
- child-rearing
- childless
- childminder
- counsellor
- custodial
- non-custodial
- nursemaid
- nursery nurse
- nurture
- open adoption
- pediatrician
- upbringing
- visitation
- wean
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