either parent
ˈaɪðər ˈpɛərənt
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Definition of either parent - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

one parentone of the two parents
  • Either parent can attend the meeting.
  • Either parent can sign the consent form.
  • The school requires a signature from either parent.
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Expressions with either

either wayadv.
regardless of which of two options happens
Either way, you will need to finish the work.
either of thempron.
refers to one of two people or things
Either of them can come to the meeting.
either of thosepron.
choosing between two options
Either of those will work for the project.
either of uspron.
refers to one of two people including the speaker
Either of us can take the lead on this project.
either one of thempron.
refers to one of two people or things
You can choose either one of them for the job.
on either sideadv.
in the space to the left and right of something
Tall trees stood on either side of the road.

Expressions with parent

helicopter parentn.
parent who is overly involved in their child's life
She became a helicopter parent, attending every single school meeting.
tiger parentn.
parent who demands high achievement
As a tiger parent, he expects his children to get top grades.
snowplow parentn.
parent who removes obstacles for their child
A snowplow parent often intervenes in school matters to ensure their child's success.
like parent, like childexp.
children often resemble their parents in traits or behavior
He loves painting, just like his dad. Like parent, like child.
single-parentn.
person raising a child without a partner
She is a single-parent working two jobs.
parent-teacheradj.
involving both parents and teachers working together
We attended a parent-teacher conference last night.
male parentn.
male animal that has produced offspring
The male parent lion protects his cubs.
adoptive parentn.
person who legally adopts a child not biologically theirs
The adoptive parent attended all school meetings with great enthusiasm.
biological parentn.
child's natural parent providing genetic material
She met her biological parent for the first time.
female parentn.
woman who has given birth to a child
She is the female parent of two children.

Terms related to either parent

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caregiverfatherguardianmotheroneparentprogenitortwo

Terms with either parent included in their meaning

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xenogenesisn.
biology
production of offspring unlike either parent

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  1. French:l'un des parents, ...
  2. German:einer der Eltern, ...
  3. Italian:uno dei due genitori, ...
  4. Spanish:cualquiera de los padres, ...
  5. Portuguese:um dos pais, ...
  6. Chinese:任何一位家长, ...
  7. Japanese:どちらかの親, ...
  8. Arabic:أَحَد الْوَالِدَيْن, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶחָד הַהוֹרִים, ...
  10. Russian:любой из родителей, ...
  11. Ukrainian:будь-який з батьків, ...
  12. Hindi:माता-पिता में से कोई एक, ...

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