maternity

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Noun

maternity

1. The state of being a mother; motherhood.
2. The state of being pregnant; pregnancy.
3. A ward or department in a hospital in which babies are born.

Synonyms

• (ward) maternity ward

Antonyms

• paternity (with respect to gender)

Related terms

• maternity bra
• maternity leave
• maternity wear, maternitywear

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