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parent vs genitor

genitor vs parent

parent and genitor both are nouns.

parent is a verb but genitor is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
parent Yes No Yes No
genitor Yes No No No
As nouns, genitor is a hypernym of parent; that is, genitor is a word with a broader meaning than parent:
  • parent: a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
  • genitor: a natural father or mother
parent (noun) genitor (noun)
an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained a natural father or mother
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
parent (verb) genitor (verb)
look after a child until it is an adult
Difference between parent and genitor

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