parentage

/ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/
noun
  1. The identity and origins of one's parents; family background.
    • Many people research their parentage to learn about their family history.
    • The document proves his parentage for the inheritance claim.
    • She is of mixed parentage, with a French mother and an Italian father.
  2. The state of being a parent; parenthood.
    • They celebrated their new parentage with a small party.
    • The joys and challenges of parentage are universal.
    • Modern medicine has changed the experience of parentage for many couples.
  3. The origin or source of something.
    • This wine has a noble parentage, coming from a famous vineyard.
    • The parentage of this tradition can be traced back to ancient festivals.
    • The idea's parentage is unclear, but it became very popular.
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