How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
Single parent — is a term that is mostly used to suggest that one parent has most of the day to day responsibilities in the raising of the child or children, which would categorize them as the dominant caregiver. The dominant caregiver is the parent in which the … Wikipedia
single parent — noun A mother or father bringing up children alone (hence single parent family) • • • Main Entry: ↑single * * * ˌsingle ˈparent [single parent] noun a person who takes care of their child or children without a husband, wife or partner … Useful english dictionary
single parent — single parents N COUNT: oft N n A single parent is someone who is bringing up a child on their own, because the other parent is not living with them. I was bringing up my three children as a single parent. ...single parent families. ...a single… … English dictionary
single parent — n a mother or father who looks after their children on their own, without a partner = ↑lone parent … Dictionary of contemporary English
single parent — noun count a parent who raises their children alone, without a partner … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
single parent — ► NOUN ▪ a person bringing up a child or children without a partner … English terms dictionary
single parent — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms single parent : singular single parent plural single parents a parent who raises their children alone, without a partner … English dictionary
single-parent — adj. Single parent is used with these nouns: ↑family, ↑home, ↑household … Collocations dictionary
Single parent homeschooling — is the practice of conducting homeschool by a parent who is the sole breadwinner for the family. According to the peer review journal Education Policy Analysis, based on the findings of the National Household Education Survey, of the National… … Wikipedia
single-parent family — UK US noun [countable] [singular single parent family plural single parent families] a one parent family Thesaurus: types of familyhyponym … Useful english dictionary
single-parent family — noun count a family in which only one parent lives in the home and takes care of the children. British usually one parent family … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
